Physical Therapist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median physical therapist in the Richmond area earns $102,700 a year ($49.38 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Virginia median ($101,450). Half of the 1,300 physical therapists there earn between $83,890 and $118,370.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,870 | $75,720 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $83,890 | $84,110 | $86,160 |
| Median | $102,700 | $101,450 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $118,370 | $118,670 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $125,890 | $132,860 | $135,140 |
| Average | $103,840 | $104,070 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,300 | 7,630 | 267,330 |
Richmond, VA ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Virginia Beach, VA: $100,840
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.