Average Therapist Salary

$48.34/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Virginia is $48.34 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $47.99.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$48.34/hour

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$47.99/hour

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Therapists?

Fairfax, Virginia pays 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 Therapists is $48 per hour — Fairfax, Virginia pays 19% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fairfax, Virginia$57$67
Falls Church, Virginia$53$53
What type of Therapists make the most money in Virginia?

Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Therapy specialties in Virginia, averaging $52 per hour. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Virginia average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 8% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Physical Therapist$52$55
How does the pay for Therapists in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($51) and Maryland ($47). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$52$63
New Jersey$51$57
Maryland$47$52
North Carolina$47$53
South Carolina$47$53
Ohio$46$57
Tennessee$44$60
Delaware$43$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Virginia?

Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48) and PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($36). For comparison, the Virginia average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$48$48
Patterns Hiring - Perm$48$48
PT Solutions Physical Therapy$36$36

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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