Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $63,080 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.33
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $57,020
    50th (median)
    $63,080
    75th
    $75,400
    90th
    $80,060

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% 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 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 Assistants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Salem, OR is $30.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 3.7% below 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,020.