Physical Therapists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $94,680–$127,020
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #78 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $102,980 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,540 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the DC statewide median of $101,640. It ranks #78 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MedStar Health | $108,118 | 5 |
| APT Holdings | $97,739 | 7 |
| Grandison Management | $84,843 | 12 |
| National Rehabilitation Hospital | $82,472 | 5 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $102,980 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,540 jobs pay between $94,680 and $127,020. The 10th percentile is $79,080 and the 90th is $137,070.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% above the DC statewide median of $101,640. It ranks #78 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Washington?
About $49.51 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,980 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $45.52–$61.07 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 Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were MedStar Health ($108,118), APT Holdings ($97,739), Grandison Management ($84,843). 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.