Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $33,960 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.33
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $44,860
Employed locally 110
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $33,960
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $44,860

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 45% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,180
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $39,090
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $38,650
    Worcester, MA $38,000

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40,520
    Nursing Assistants$48,280
    Medical Assistants$48,720
    Psychiatric Aides$46,040
    Dental Assistants$56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Salem, OR is $16.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.22 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Salem, OR is 1.6% below the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Salem?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.