Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Staunton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,280 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Staunton earn between $63,190 and $80,310.
- $60K10th
- $63K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,920 | $6,243 | $36.02 |
| Median | $79,590 | $6,632 | $38.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,190 | $5,266 | $30.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,310 | $6,692 | $38.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Staunton vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Staunton earn 3% more than the Virginia average ($72,710) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | $74,920 | $79,590 | $60,310 | $88,280 | 50 |
| 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 Staunton
On the average salary of $74,920, a single filer in Staunton takes home about $58,042 a year, or $4,837 a month and $2,232 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Staunton a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Staunton area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $74,920 buys what about $82,214 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Staunton ($48,040). A typical home costs $334,927, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Virginia cities
Staunton ranks 1st of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Staunton: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Staunton?
$36.02 an hour on average, and $38.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Staunton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Staunton?
About $58,042 a year ($4,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,920.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Staunton than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA (44420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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