How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Salem?
$67,090a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $32.25 an hour or $5,591 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.25
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,860Median: $67,090Highest 10%: $83,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,860 | $25.41 | |
| 25th | $60,570 | $29.12 | |
| Median | $67,090 | $32.25 | |
| 75th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 90th | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Medford, OR | $76,340 |
| Portland, OR | $74,690 |
| Bend, OR | $62,490 |
| Eugene, OR | $60,930 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $96,080 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,210 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $51,590 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,580 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,840 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,550 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $32.25 ($67,090 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $67,090 against $68,380 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,180, so Salem pays 8% less.
Where does Salem rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
130 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,160 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.