Salary · WA · SOC 31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) salary in Washington, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for physical therapist assistants in Washington, with every metro area BLS publishes.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Washington vs the US
| Measure | WA annual | WA hourly | US annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,450 | $31.95 | $68,380 |
| Mean (average) | $65,090 | $31.29 | $68,730 |
| 10th percentile | $36,610 | $17.60 | $47,750 |
| 25th percentile | $43,890 | $21.10 | $59,820 |
| 75th percentile | $80,730 | $38.81 | $78,680 |
| 90th percentile | $93,140 | $44.78 | $89,510 |
Employment in Washington: 2,150. Location quotient: 0.84 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Physical Therapist Assistant salary by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,450 | $31.47 | 1,120 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $64,740 | $31.13 | 220 |
| Bellingham, WA | $66,450 | $31.95 | 80 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $66,810 | $32.12 | 80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $74,250 | $35.70 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $72,980 | $35.09 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $61,420 | $29.53 | 50 |
| Yakima, WA | $74,100 | $35.62 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $69,140 | $33.24 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,690 | $35.91 | 470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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How much does a PTA make per hour in Washington?
The median hourly wage was $31.95 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $17.60 and the 90th was $44.78.
What is the average PTA salary in Washington?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $65,090 a year and a median of $66,450 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapist assistants in Washington earn more than the US median?
The Washington median of $66,450 is 3% lower than the US median of $68,380 (BLS, May 2025).
How does Washington rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Washington ranks 21 of 51 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for physical therapist assistants (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 31-2021. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.
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