How much does a therapist make in Portland?
$90,130a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $43.33 an hour or $7,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.33
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,350Median: $90,130Highest 10%: $121,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 25th | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| Median | $90,130 | $43.33 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.96 | |
| 90th | $121,500 | $58.39 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| 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 therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $43.33 ($90,130 a year).
Do therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $90,130 against $77,930 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,860, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for therapist pay?
14 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,500 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.