Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $69,700 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $51,020
90th percentile $81,230
Employed locally 70
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,020
    25th
    $60,610
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $77,060
    90th
    $81,230

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 101% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    California $79,410
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,770
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Medical Assistants $47,590
    Dental Assistants $55,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,900
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Eugene, OR is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Eugene, OR is 6.4% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Eugene?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,020 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,610.