Physical Therapists, Richmond
$102,700
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Richmond, VA. Middle half of wages roughly $83,890 to $118,370.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −0.1%
- US median
- $102,760
- Metro RPP
- 97.9
- Middle half
- $83,890 to $118,370
- OEWS employment
- 1,300
- SOC
- 29-1123
Physical Therapists in Richmond pay a median $102,700 (May 2025), 0.1% below the US median of $102,760. At local prices (RPP 97.9), that median buys about what $104,903 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$102,700 in Richmond buys about what $104,903 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 99.1 vs all-items 97.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Physical Therapists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $102,700 | $83,890 to $118,370 | 97.9 |
| Virginia Beach | $100,840 | $81,530 to $116,710 | 97.9 |
| San Francisco | $141,980 | $123,470 to $160,770 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $100,840 | $78,040 to $116,660 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Physical Therapists in Richmond?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Physical Therapists in Richmond, VA is $102,700.
- How does Richmond pay compare to the US median for Physical Therapists?
- Local median pay is 0.1% below the national OEWS median of $102,760.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Richmond is 97.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $102,700 has about the same purchasing power as $104,903 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.