Physical Therapy Salary in West Virginia - WV

By Jane Austin, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 21 2011

At this current time, the average physical therapist salary in West Virginia is roughly $76,970; which means that most physical therapists are making about $37.00 an hour. While this is certainly an above-average level of income; if you continue on with your career and gain the necessary professional experience, you could find yourself ranking financially among some of the highest-paid physical therapists in West Virginia. During May of 2009, professionals at this level were reported to be earning about $107,990 per year; nearly 29% more than average.

In 2008, 19.2% of adults in West Virginia were reported to be living with some type of disability. Statistically, the most prevalent type of disability is osteoarthritis; for which lack of physical activity is one of the largest contributing factors. During 2009, just 35.1% of West Virginians reported taking part in some type of daily activity; which still left about 64.9% of the population without the benefits of regular exercise. While these statistics may be unfortunate, they do drive the need for physical therapy treatment in residents who have developed limiting conditions like osteoarthritis.   

Average physical therapy salaries across West Virginia:

• Charleston:  $75,460
• Huntington:  $87,310
• Parkersburg:  $79,870
• Morgantown:  $81,690

Salaries provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.