How much does a physical therapist make in Portland?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $51.08 an hour or $8,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,270Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $134,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,270 | $39.55 | |
| 25th | $93,140 | $44.78 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.08 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.14 | |
| 90th | $134,600 | $64.72 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Albany, OR | $108,700 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,400 |
| Salem, OR | $99,970 |
| Bend, OR | $99,800 |
| Corvallis, OR | $98,870 |
| Medford, OR | $98,500 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $51.08 ($106,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $106,300 against $102,800 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $103,500, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical therapist pay?
63 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,600 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.