Physical Therapists Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $98,070 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.15
10th percentile $78,800
90th percentile $121,420
Employed locally 270
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,800
    25th
    $81,520
    50th (median)
    $98,070
    75th
    $112,310
    90th
    $121,420

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 129% Median Physical Therapists salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $127,460
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    California $123,300
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $113,130

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians$63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,600
    Dental Hygienists$116,780
    Physicians, All Other$373,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Salem, OR is $47.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.65 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Salem, OR is 2.9% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,800 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,520.