OR · Eugene · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Eugene, OR

Pay for physical therapists in the Eugene area centers on $48.50 per hour, or about $100,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.65 and the upper quarter over $56.36. That ranks 145th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 259th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene metro area. The free report below lists employers near Eugene and what they pay.

Physical Therapist pay in Eugene, OR

The metro median is 3% below the Oregon statewide median of $50.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 310 physical therapists employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.46$75,84025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.65$80,39020% below U.S. median
Median$48.50$100,870in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.36$117,23016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.89$134,97034% above U.S. median

How Eugene ranks

  • 145th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 259th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Eugene

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.50 median hour buys what $47.75 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,746
  • Per year: $87,300
  • Per month: $7,275

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Eugene-Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Eugene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Eugene as they open.

Per diemPosted today

Physical Therapist II

CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR

$47.29–$70.35/ hour
  • Per diem
  • Req 102044948496
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, OR7 mi$48.50/hr61,182
Corvallis, OR36 mi$47.74/hr61,993
Albany, OR39 mi$47.74/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$47.15/hr180,406
Bend, OR90 mi$48.30/hr106,926
Tigard, OR96 mi$50.21/hr57,301

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License and tax basics in Oregon

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

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Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Eugene, OR?

Physical Therapists in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $48.50 per hour, about $100,870 a year. The middle half earn between $38.65 and $56.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Eugene a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Eugene-Springfield ranks 259th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Eugene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, led by Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Eugene as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Eugene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Eugene is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Eugene?

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Your PT pay reportEugene, OR · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Pacific Home Care Associates, Inc.Coos Bay, OR · 1 wage offer$65.00/ hr$65–$65
  • Willow Creek Healthcare LLCCentral Point, OR · 1 wage offer$65.00/ hr$65–$65
  • Optum Select Management, Inc.Grants Pass, OR · 1 wage offer$59.76/ hr$49–$71
  • Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR · 1 wage offer$56.88/ hr$57–$57

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$56.53High$65

9 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in Oregon, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist IIPer diem
    $47.29–$70.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist - PRN PTPer diem
    $52.00–$58.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Portland, OR · posted 30+ days ago

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