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Physical Therapist Salary in Washington (2026)
$50.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,366/year ($6,947/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 7th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 5,370 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $105,950 a year — though pay ranges from $78,300 for newcomers to $137,560 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,370 Physical Therapist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Physical Therapist salary of $105,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $83,366 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,105 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,366 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Washington?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Washington is $105,950 per year ($50.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,490 and $129,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $105,950, a single filer in Washington takes home about $83,366 per year ($6,947 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 5,370 Physical Therapist jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.