How Much Does a Physical Therapist Make in Oregon in 2026?

A typical Physical Therapist in Oregon earns about $49.77 per hour ($103,510 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $8,626 a month and $1,991 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by employer, setting, and experience, but this figure represents the typical wage across the state.

That is about 1% above the national typical pay of $102,760, placing Oregon 12th among the 51 states and territories ranked for the profession. Oregon lands just above the midpoint nationally, neither among the very highest-paying states nor the lowest. Roughly 3,210 Physical Therapists work across the state, giving this figure a solid base rather than reflecting a handful of high earners.

Entry-level positions for Physical Therapists in Oregon typically offer around $38.19 an hour, or about $79,440 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $103,510 within the first few years on the job. New graduates in outpatient clinics or smaller practices often start near this range before taking on more responsibility.

Experienced Physical Therapists in Oregon often earn upwards of $60.83 an hour ($126,520 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $64.40 an hour, or $133,950 a year. That is a spread of $54,510 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a role in where an individual lands within that range.

In 2015, the typical Physical Therapist in Oregon earned $81,560 a year. By 2025, that figure had climbed to $103,510, a gain of $21,950, or 27%, over the decade. The increase was not perfectly steady; pay dipped slightly between 2017 and 2018 before resuming its climb through 2024. Even with a small pullback in 2025 from the prior year's peak, the overall decade trend remained solidly upward.

Oregon's 27% decade rise outpaced the national increase of 22% over the same period. Pay for the profession grew faster here than in the country as a whole. For someone starting a career as a Physical Therapist in Oregon now, this history shows steady upward movement in pay over the past ten years, though it offers no guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in Albany, where Physical Therapists typically earn $108,720 a year ($52.27 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. Grants Pass and Portland follow closely, with typical pay of $106,550 and $106,250 a year respectively. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than just the city center.

At the other end, Medford has the lowest typical pay among Oregon's metro areas at $98,500 a year, a spread of $10,220 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Portland, with about 1,810 Physical Therapists, has the largest workforce in the state even though its pay sits closer to the middle of the range. Higher pay in a given city often tracks a higher cost of living, so a bigger paycheck does not always stretch further.

Among Oregon's neighbors, California pays Physical Therapists the most, with typical pay of $124,190 a year, about 20% higher than Oregon. Washington runs close to Oregon at $105,950, just 2% higher, while Idaho pays somewhat less at $99,000, about 4% below Oregon. Nevada sits in between at $111,250, 7% above Oregon. Licensure for Physical Therapists can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Physical Therapists in Oregon typically earn $103,510 a year ($49.77 an hour), up 27% over the past decade. Pay varies by city, experience, and setting, but the statewide figure gives a solid starting point for anyone weighing a move or a new career. For licensing requirements, check Oregon's physical therapy licensing board page, and see the city-specific pages for local pay figures in places like Portland, Albany, and Eugene.