How much does a physician make in Portland?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 physician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $312,400 nationally, 23% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $239,200, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for physician pay?
33 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.