Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Portland, OR
$52.00–$58.00/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Portland, OR
Physical Therapists in the Portland area earn a median of $50.21 per hour, about $104,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.62 and $61.46. That ranks 61st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 261st of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Portland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portland.
- $50.21median pay per hour, Portland
- $43–$61typical range per hour
- 1,800physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Physical Therapist, Neuro - Portland
Kaiser Permanente · Portland, OR
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The metro median is in line with the Oregon statewide median of $50.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,800 physical therapists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.82 | $82,830 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.62 | $88,650 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.21 | $104,430 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.46 | $127,840 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.82 | $130,670 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Portland ranks
- 61st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 261st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Portland
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.21 median hour buys what $47.63 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.
Estimate your Portland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,808
- Per year: $90,378
- Per month: $7,532
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Portland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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).
Hospitals in Portland
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Va Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Portland Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohsu Hospital And Clinics Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland Portland, OR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Cedar Hills Hospital Portland, OR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 7 mi | $50.21/hr | 198,992 |
| Beaverton, OR | 9 mi | $50.21/hr | 98,302 |
| Salem, OR | 46 mi | $47.15/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 67 mi | $47.74/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 74 mi | $47.74/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 104 mi | $48.50/hr | 61,182 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Oregon · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Portland
Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Portland, OR?
Physical Therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $50.21 per hour, about $104,430 a year. The middle half earn between $42.62 and $61.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portland a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 261st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Portland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Portland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland 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 Portland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Portland?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Portland and across Oregon. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Portland.
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Your PT pay reportPortland, OR · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR · 1 wage offer$56.88/ hr$57–$57
- 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
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
- Physical Therapist IIPer diem$47.29–$70.35/ hour
- Physical Therapist - PRN PTPer diem$52.00–$58.00/ hour
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