Physical Therapist Assistants Salary
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Oregon is $73,180/year ($35.19/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $71,437 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,555/month, about 32.5% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $73K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Physical therapist assistants pay in Oregon tracks closely to the national median, $73K locally vs. $68K nationwide, a 7% difference. Rent runs $1,555/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Oregon
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $76K | +4% | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $75K | +2% | 470 |
| Salem | $67K | -8% | 130 |
| Bend | $62K | -15% | 80 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $61K | -17% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $73K, rent takes 34.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapist assistants in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapist assistants typically earn — is $57K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,397/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 46% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is physical therapist assistant a high-paying job in Oregon?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $73K locally vs. $68K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for physical therapist assistants?
Oregon pays $73K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s +7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $71K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Oregon?
The median is $73,180 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,620, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $89,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,499/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 34.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $71,437 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.