Physical Therapist Salary in Portland, OR
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The median physical therapist in the Portland area earns $106,250 a year ($51.08 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 3% above the Oregon median ($103,510). Half of the 1,810 physical therapists there earn between $93,140 and $129,260.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,270 | $79,440 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $93,140 | $90,370 | $86,160 |
| Median | $106,250 | $103,510 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $129,260 | $126,520 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $134,610 | $133,950 | $135,140 |
| Average | $109,210 | $106,510 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,810 | 3,210 | 267,330 |
Portland, OR ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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- Nurse Practitioner: $158,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.