What physical therapist aides earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,200 | $17.40 | 590 |
| Salem, OR | $35,430 | $17.03 | 140 |
| Bend, OR | $35,730 | $17.18 | 100 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $34,160 | $16.42 | 70 |
| Medford, OR | $34,870 | $16.77 | 50 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $34,580 | $16.62 | 40 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,230 | $16.46 | 30 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $36,320 | $17.46 | 30 |
Physical Therapist Aides in Oregon earned a median of $36,060 a year ($17.34 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $35,230 to $37,390.
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $36,200.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.