Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$53.72/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Virginia is $53.72 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $54.52.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$53.72/hour
Virginia
1% lower than the US average.
$54.52/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Fairfax, Virginia pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Falls Church, Virginia ($53). Fairfax, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Virginia average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — Fairfax, Virginia pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax, Virginia | $57 | $67 |
| Falls Church, Virginia | $53 | $53 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($57) and Ohio ($55). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $63 |
| South Carolina | $57 | $58 |
| Ohio | $55 | $58 |
| Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $53 |
| West Virginia | $48 | $50 |
| Tennessee | $48 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Alabama | $45 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($48) and Select Medical ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Virginia average for Physical Therapists is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $49 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $48 | $48 |
| Select Medical | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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