Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Physical Therapist Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $63,400 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($68,380)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,750; the top 10% earn over $82,250. Nationally the range is $47,750 to $89,510.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapy Aides$39,620 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,390 median in District of Columbia
- Athletic Trainers$74,450 median in District of Columbia
- Physical Therapists$101,640 median in District of Columbia
- Physical Therapist Aides$38,950 median in District of Columbia
- Registered Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do physical therapist assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $63,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,750 and the top 10% earn over $82,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for physical therapist assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $68,380). Living costs are not included.