Salary data · Washington
Physical therapist assistant salary in Washington
Physical therapist assistants in Washington earn a mean of $65,090 a year and a median of $66,450, 5.3% below the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 33rd of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$65,090
Mean annual wage
about $31 an hour
$66,450
Median annual wage
33rd of 51
State rank
by mean wage
2,150
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Washington, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Washington
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $67,270 | $74,250 | 80 |
| Bremerton | $67,170 | $66,810 | 80 |
| Seattle | $64,050 | $65,450 | 1,120 |
| Spokane | $63,750 | $64,740 | 220 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Washington
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Washington is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Washington without applying for a new state license.
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