How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Portland?
$74,690a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.91 an hour or $6,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.91
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,100Median: $74,690Highest 10%: $90,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| 75th | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 90th | $90,760 | $43.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Medford, OR | $76,340 |
| Salem, OR | $67,090 |
| Bend, OR | $62,490 |
| Eugene, OR | $60,930 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $84,730 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| 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 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.91 ($74,690 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $74,690 against $68,380 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,180, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
63 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,760 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.