Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,850 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Seattle earn between $36,610 and $81,970.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $65KMedian
- $82K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,050 | $5,338 | $30.79 |
| Median | $65,450 | $5,454 | $31.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,610 | $3,051 | $17.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,970 | $6,831 | $39.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Seattle earn about the same as the Washington average ($65,090) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $64,050 | $65,450 | $36,610 | $96,850 | 1,120 |
| Washington | $65,090 | $66,450 | $36,610 | $93,140 | 2,150 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $64,050, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $53,644 a year, or $4,470 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $64,050 buys what about $57,634 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 11.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 8th of 9 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($69,270).
- Kennewick$69,270
- Olympia$67,270
- Bremerton$67,170
- Bellingham$66,750
- Wenatchee$65,660
- Yakima$65,200
- Mount Vernon$64,640
- Seattle$64,050
- Spokane$63,750
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 Seattle: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Seattle?
$30.80 an hour on average, and $31.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Seattle?
About $53,644 a year ($4,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,050. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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