SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR comes to $113,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,760 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR comes to $113,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $102,760 by 10.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $93,850 and $134,450. The lowest tenth earn under $79,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $153,090.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Albany leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $108,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 291 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,010 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $93,850 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $113,320 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $134,450 | +30.8% |
| 90th | $153,090 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $115,520 | +12.4% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $113,320 buys what $109,594 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$113,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,594US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $113,320 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,010 to $153,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $108,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in Eastern Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $113,320, or $54.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,760, so pay in Eastern Oregon, OR is 10.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR earns more than $153,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $108,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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