How much does a physical therapist make in Salem?
$99,970a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $48.06 an hour or $8,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.06
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 216 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,990Median: $99,970Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 25th | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| Median | $99,970 | $48.06 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.66 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Albany, OR | $108,700 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $106,600 |
| Portland, OR | $106,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,400 |
| Bend, OR | $99,800 |
| Corvallis, OR | $98,870 |
| Medford, OR | $98,500 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $48.06 ($99,970 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $99,970 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $103,500, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for physical therapist pay?
216 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 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.