Physical Therapists pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,300 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Wheeling earn between $85,630 and $115,760.
- $77K10th
- $86K25th
- $101KMedian
- $116K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,840 | $8,570 | $49.44 |
| Median | $100,920 | $8,410 | $48.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,630 | $7,136 | $41.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,760 | $9,647 | $55.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Wheeling earn 6% more than the West Virginia average ($96,880) and about the same as the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $102,840 | $100,920 | $76,870 | $130,300 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $96,880 | $96,600 | $73,130 | $126,380 | 1,310 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Wheeling
On the average salary of $102,840, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $77,357 a year, or $6,446 a month and $2,975 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $78,785 | $6,565 |
| Working in WV | $77,357 | $6,446 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $102,840 buys what about $116,436 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 1st of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Wheeling$102,840
- Charleston$102,230
- Huntington$100,800
- Parkersburg$94,700
- Weirton$94,690
- Beckley$94,440
- Morgantown$93,340
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Wheeling: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Wheeling?
$49.44 an hour on average, and $48.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $77,357 a year ($6,446 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,840.
Do physical therapists earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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