How much do physical therapists make in Washington?

The median wage for physical therapists in Washington is $105,950 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,370 jobs in the state.

Where in Washington do physical therapists earn the most?

Western Washington nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $120,090 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Physical Therapists Salary in Washington

Physical Therapists in Washington earn a median $105,950 a year, 3% above the U.S. median.

Median in WA: $105,950 a year
U.S. median: $102,760 a year
Employment: 5,370
Location quotient: 0.88; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Washington

10%: $78,300Median: $105,95090%: $137,560

Median (50%): $105,950 · $50.94 an hour
Mean (average): $108,550 · $52.19 an hour (estimate error ±2.3%)
10th percentile: $78,300 · $37.64 an hour
25th percentile: $92,490 · $44.46 an hour
75th percentile: $129,390 · $62.21 an hour
90th percentile: $137,560 · $66.14 an hour
Employment: 5,370 (estimate error ±5.5%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.51
Location quotient: 0.88 (1.00 = national share)

Physical Therapists pay by metro area in Washington

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$120,090	230
Walla Walla, WA	$115,740	30
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$114,980	130
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$113,510	80
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$108,570	120
Longview-Kelso, WA	$107,810	40
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$107,350	190
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$107,290	2,950
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$106,250	1,810
Yakima, WA	$105,950	100
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$104,750	180
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$99,690	580
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$97,750	210
Bellingham, WA	$96,450	160

H-1B filings for physical therapists in Washington

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

40 certified filings with a median offered wage of $92,000.

Frequently asked questions

How much do physical therapists make in Washington?: The median wage for physical therapists in Washington is $105,950 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,370 jobs in the state.
Where in Washington do physical therapists earn the most?: Western Washington nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $120,090 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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