Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,140 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Charleston earn between $50,030 and $72,270.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $63KMedian
- $72K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,870 | $5,239 | $30.23 |
| Median | $63,020 | $5,252 | $30.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,270 | $6,022 | $34.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Charleston earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($61,560) and 9% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $62,870 | $63,020 | $44,920 | $86,140 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $61,560 | $60,430 | $45,510 | $79,160 | 980 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $62,870, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $50,706 a year, or $4,225 a month and $1,950 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $62,870 buys what about $70,866 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($65,060).
- Wheeling$65,060
- Charleston$62,870
- Beckley$61,440
- Huntington$60,860
- Weirton$60,090
- Parkersburg$58,350
- Morgantown$58,320
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 Charleston: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Charleston?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $30.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Charleston?
About $50,706 a year ($4,225 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,870.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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