How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Seattle?
$65,450a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.47 an hour or $5,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.47
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $65,450Highest 10%: $96,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $65,450 | $31.47 | |
| 75th | $81,970 | $39.41 | |
| 90th | $96,850 | $46.56 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Portland, OR | $74,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $74,250 |
| Yakima, WA | $74,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $72,980 |
| Bremerton, WA | $66,810 |
| Bellingham, WA | $66,450 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,740 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $61,420 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $94,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,590 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $62,040 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $61,870 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $52,570 |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $48,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.47 ($65,450 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $65,450 against $68,380 nationally, 4% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $66,450, so Seattle pays 2% less.
Where does Seattle rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
156 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,850 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.