How much does a health technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for health technologist and technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.15
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 25th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| Median | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| 75th | $76,530 | $36.79 | |
| 90th | $86,400 | $41.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for health technologist and technicians.
| Medford, OR | $59,080 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,100 |
| Bend, OR | $57,890 |
| Salem, OR | $56,950 |
| Corvallis, OR | $56,840 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.15 ($62,720 a year).
Do health technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $62,720 against $50,290 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,390, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for health technologist and technician pay?
15 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a health technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.