Physical Therapists salary
in Salem, OR
- Middle 50%
- $83,470–$124,090
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #143 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Salem, OR metro earn a median of $99,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% below the OR statewide median of $103,510. It ranks #143 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Therapists pay in other OR metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,250 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $103,440 |
| Bend, OR | $99,800 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Salem?
The BLS median is $99,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $83,470 and $124,090. The 10th percentile is $79,990 and the 90th is $130,320.
Is Salem a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 3% below the OR statewide median of $103,510. It ranks #143 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Salem?
About $48.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $99,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.13–$59.66 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.