How much does a respiratory therapist make in Portland?
$100,000a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.09 an hour or $8,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.09
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,330Median: $100,000Highest 10%: $116,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,330 | $39.58 | |
| 25th | $85,210 | $40.97 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.09 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.97 | |
| 90th | $116,400 | $55.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Salem, OR | $104,400 |
| Medford, OR | $102,800 |
| Eugene, OR | $85,930 |
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 respiratory therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.09 ($100,000 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $100,000 against $82,280 nationally, 22% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $100,600, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for respiratory therapist pay?
30 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,400 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.