How much does a physician make in Portland?
$333,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $160.51 an hour or $27,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $160.51
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,000Median: $333,900Highest 10%: $408,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,000 | $53.86 | |
| 25th | $270,500 | $130.02 | |
| Median | $333,900 | $160.51 | |
| 75th | $365,200 | $175.56 | |
| 90th | $408,700 | $196.47 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Salem, OR | $374,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $347,200 |
| Bend, OR | $239,200 |
| Medford, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| 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 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $160.51 ($333,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $333,900 against $265,900 nationally, 26% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $347,200, so Portland pays 4% less.
Where does Portland rank for physician pay?
95 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $408,700 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.