Physical Therapists salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $95,060–$133,070
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #31 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $107,290 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,950 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the WA statewide median of $105,950. It ranks #31 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Seattle
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ati Holdings | $95,000 | 9 |
| Healthcare Clinical Employee Services, P | $93,741 | 5 |
Physical Therapists pay in other WA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $120,090 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $99,690 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $97,750 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $107,290 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,950 jobs pay between $95,060 and $133,070. The 10th percentile is $64,790 and the 90th is $144,960.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the WA statewide median of $105,950. It ranks #31 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Seattle?
About $51.58 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $107,290 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $45.70–$63.98 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Physical Therapists the most in Seattle?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Ati Holdings ($95,000), Healthcare Clinical Employee Services, P ($93,741). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.