Physical Therapists Salary in District of Columbia
Physical Therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $101,640 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,620; the top 10% earn over $129,470. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapists$109,170 median in District of Columbia
- Nurse Midwives$101,450 median in District of Columbia
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$223,250 median in District of Columbia
- Midwives$113,640 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$74,450 median in District of Columbia
Physical Therapists pay in District of Columbia
How much do physical therapists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $101,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,620 and the top 10% earn over $129,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.