Physical Therapist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median physical therapist in the Seattle area earns $107,290 a year ($51.58 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Washington median ($105,950). Half of the 2,950 physical therapists there earn between $95,060 and $133,070.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,790 | $78,300 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $95,060 | $92,490 | $86,160 |
| Median | $107,290 | $105,950 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $133,070 | $129,390 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $144,960 | $137,560 | $135,140 |
| Average | $110,330 | $108,550 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,950 | 5,370 | 267,330 |
Seattle, WA ranks 11th 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
- 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
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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- Nurse Practitioner: $160,090
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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.