Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,190 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Medford earn between $60,570 and $82,190.
- $59K10th
- $61K25th
- $76KMedian
- $82K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,690 | $6,058 | $34.95 |
| Median | $76,340 | $6,362 | $36.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,570 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,190 | $6,849 | $39.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Medford earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($70,490) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $72,690 | $76,340 | $59,380 | $82,190 | 50 |
| Oregon | $70,490 | $73,180 | $56,620 | $89,480 | 890 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Medford
On the average salary of $72,690, a single filer in Medford takes home about $54,791 a year, or $4,566 a month and $2,107 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Medford a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $72,690 buys what about $71,663 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 1st of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Medford: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Medford?
$34.95 an hour on average, and $36.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Medford?
About $54,791 a year ($4,566 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,690. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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