How much does a physical therapist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $49.51 an hour or $8,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.51
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| 25th | $94,680 | $45.52 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.07 | |
| 90th | $137,100 | $65.90 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $49.51 ($103,000 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $102,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $101,600, so Washington pays 1% more.
Where does Washington rank for physical therapist pay?
124 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,100 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.