Best Physical Therapy Aide Programs in Washington (2026)

Quick answer: Physical therapy aides in Washington earn a median of $39,500 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited physical therapy aide schools in Washington with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Several training options serve physical therapy aide students in Washington, from short certificates to longer hands-on programs. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $39,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Washington Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$39,500BLS OEWS, May 2025
Washington pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$35,930 to $58,100BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying Washington metro for this fieldSeattle, WA, $46,460BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+2.8% growth, about 6,600 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment760 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Washington location quotient0.69BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Washington figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 149 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 67.6 miles away BOC Score 89.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 84.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 1651
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $82,515 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 64.5 miles away BOC Score 68.9
Tuition $5,997 - $16,339
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38.3%
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 878
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,891 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 149.3 miles away BOC Score 67.2
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  • Completion rate: 61.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 29
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $68,868 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA 134.4 miles away BOC Score 66.7
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  • Completion rate: 36.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 441
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,628 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 149.3 miles away BOC Score 62.2
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  • Completion rate: 70.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 103
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $69,145 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 141.5 miles away BOC Score 60.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 65.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 163
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,363 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA 77.5 miles away BOC Score 60.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 32.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 1182
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,634 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA 63.4 miles away BOC Score 57.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 68.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 92
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,684 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Green River College

Auburn, WA 50.7 miles away BOC Score 56.8
Tuition $4,711 - $22,040
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40.0%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 1441
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,643 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

Seattle, WA 69.9 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 59.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 314
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,937 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 69.2 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 62.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 67
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $70,115 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 122.4 miles away BOC Score 48.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 24.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 627
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,184 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Physical Therapy Aide Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $25360, P25 $30410, P50 $35240, P75 $38810, P90 $47780.10th$25,36025th$30,41050th (median)$35,24075th$38,81090th$47,780
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Physical Therapist Aides annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$25,360
25th$30,410
50th (median)$35,240
75th$38,810
90th$47,780
Projected employment growth, United States, Physical Therapist Aides, 2024-2034
Physical Therapist Aides employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 45600; 2034 projected employment 46900; percent change +2.8%.202445,600 jobs2034 (proj.)46,900 jobsChange: +2.8%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Physical Therapist Aides employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
202445,600
2034 projected46,900
Percent change+2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does physical therapy aide training take in Washington?

Physical therapy aide certificate programs in Washington typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do physical therapy aides earn in Washington?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), physical therapy aides in Washington earned a median annual wage of approximately $39,500. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $35,930 to $58,100 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many physical therapy aide schools are in Washington?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)