How much does a physical therapist aide make in Portland?
$36,200a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.40 an hour or $3,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.40
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $36,200Highest 10%: $48,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 75th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 90th | $48,300 | $23.22 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Bend, OR | $35,730 |
| Salem, OR | $35,430 |
| Medford, OR | $34,870 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,160 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $84,730 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.40 ($36,200 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,200 against $35,240 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,060, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical therapist aide pay?
47 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.