Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,090 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Richmond earn between $60,580 and $79,690.
- $55K10th
- $61K25th
- $74KMedian
- $80K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,380 | $5,948 | $34.32 |
| Median | $73,640 | $6,137 | $35.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,580 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,690 | $6,641 | $38.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($72,710) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $71,380 | $73,640 | $54,850 | $83,090 | 560 |
| Virginia | $72,710 | $73,760 | $54,170 | $93,600 | 3,370 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $71,380, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $55,756 a year, or $4,646 a month and $2,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $71,380 buys what about $72,942 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 5th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Staunton pays the most ($74,920).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Richmond: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Richmond?
$34.32 an hour on average, and $35.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Richmond?
About $55,756 a year ($4,646 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,380.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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