How much does a physical therapist make in Seattle?
$107,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $51.58 an hour or $8,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.58
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,790Median: $107,300Highest 10%: $145,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 25th | $95,060 | $45.70 | |
| Median | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| 75th | $133,100 | $63.98 | |
| 90th | $145,000 | $69.69 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Wenatchee, WA | $115,000 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $113,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $107,400 |
| Portland, OR | $106,300 |
| Yakima, WA | $106,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $104,800 |
| Spokane, WA | $99,690 |
| Bremerton, WA | $97,750 |
| Bellingham, WA | $96,450 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $51.58 ($107,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $107,300 against $102,800 nationally, 4% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $106,000, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physical therapist pay?
56 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,000 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.