Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,020 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Winchester earn between $63,930 and $76,000.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $74KMedian
- $76K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,150 | $5,929 | $34.21 |
| Median | $73,570 | $6,131 | $35.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,930 | $5,328 | $30.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,000 | $6,333 | $36.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Winchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $71,150 | $73,570 | $55,120 | $88,020 | 60 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $71,150, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $55,607 a year, or $4,634 a month and $2,139 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $56,514 | $4,710 |
| Working in VA | $55,607 | $4,634 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $71,150 buys what about $73,769 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 6th 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 Winchester: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Winchester?
$34.21 an hour on average, and $35.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Winchester?
About $55,607 a year ($4,634 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,150.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Winchester 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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