How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Washington?
$66,450a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Washington. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $66,450Highest 10%: $93,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $80,730 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $93,140 | $44.78 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $74,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $74,250 |
| Yakima, WA | $74,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $72,980 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $69,140 |
| Bremerton, WA | $66,810 |
| Bellingham, WA | $66,450 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,450 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,740 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $61,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 18. North Carolina | $67,540 |
| 19. Hawaii | $67,510 |
| 20. Minnesota | $66,770 |
| 21. Washington | $66,450 |
| 22. Maine | $66,250 |
| 23. Louisiana | $65,370 |
| 24. Indiana | $65,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.95 ($66,450 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $66,450 against $68,380 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Washington ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $74,690 a year.
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.