How much does a physical therapist make in Richmond?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $49.38 an hour or $8,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.38
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,870Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $125,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 25th | $83,890 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.38 | |
| 75th | $118,400 | $56.91 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.52 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| Staunton, VA | $102,800 |
| Winchester, VA | $102,700 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $102,500 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $102,400 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $101,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,800 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $100,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,770 |
| Kingsport, TN | $98,690 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $49.38 ($102,700 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $101,500, so Richmond pays 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for physical therapist pay?
136 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,900 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.