Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Portland
501 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Portland belongs to Radiologists, at $578,230 per year. The lowest published median is $30,470.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $578,230 | — | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $442,790 | 690 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $438,700 | 40 | |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | $438,550 | 100 | |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $337,850 | 60 | |
| 6 | Orthodontists | $323,460 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $304,390 | 150 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $300,180 | 30 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $256,620 | 190 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $245,920 | 80 | |
| 11 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 13 | Neurologists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 14 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 370 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $221,190 | 150 | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $176,000 | 600 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $174,990 | — | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,100 | 700 | |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,530 | 490 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $161,220 | 100 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $155,080 | 240 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $142,240 | 100 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $140,620 | 620 | |
| 25 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,870 | 30 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | $30,470 | 60 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,150 | 230 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,360 | 650 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $34,570 | 140 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,050 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,300 | 8,040 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $35,520 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,810 | 650 |
| Floral Designers | $35,930 | 140 |
| Cashiers | $36,210 | 5,610 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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