Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Virginia

Physical therapist assistants in Virginia earn the most in Staunton (average $74,920 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($66,090), across the 8 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $72,710 and the median at $73,760 for 3,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Virginia

Staunton$74,920
Lynchburg$73,910
Charlottesville$73,530
Blacksburg$71,520
Richmond$71,380
Winchester$71,150
Virginia Beach$70,570
Roanoke$66,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Staunton	$74,920	$79,590	$63,190	$58,042	91
Lynchburg	$73,910	$75,420	$63,550	$57,390	89
Charlottesville	$73,530	$74,010	$62,300	$57,144	99
Blacksburg	$71,520	$73,000	$60,410	$55,846	93
Richmond	$71,380	$73,640	$60,580	$55,756	98
Winchester	$71,150	$73,570	$63,930	$55,607	96
Virginia Beach	$70,570	$73,300	$60,940	$55,232	98
Roanoke	$66,090	$67,140	$57,650	$52,297	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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