Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $70,880 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.08
10th percentile $42,720
90th percentile $85,920
Employed locally 520
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,720
    25th
    $59,200
    50th (median)
    $70,880
    75th
    $79,460
    90th
    $85,920

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 25% below 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 Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,320
    Nursing Assistants $48,520
    Medical Assistants $52,040
    Dental Assistants $58,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,190
    Massage Therapists $81,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Portland, OR-WA is $34.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Portland, OR-WA is 8.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,720 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,200.