Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Portland
501 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Portland belongs to Parking Attendants, at $30,470 per year. The highest is $578,230.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parking Attendants | $30,470 | 60 | |
| 2 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,150 | 230 | |
| 3 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,360 | 650 | |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $34,570 | 140 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,050 | 140 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,300 | 8,040 | |
| 7 | Food Processing Workers, All Other | $35,520 | — | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,810 | 650 | |
| 9 | Floral Designers | $35,930 | 140 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $36,210 | 5,610 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $578,230 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $442,790 | 690 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $438,700 | 40 |
| Anesthesiologists | $438,550 | 100 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $337,850 | 60 |
| Orthodontists | $323,460 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $304,390 | 150 |
| Psychiatrists | $300,180 | 30 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $256,620 | 190 |
| Pediatricians, General | $245,920 | 80 |
| Dermatologists | $239,200 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 370 |
| Dentists, General | $221,190 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $176,000 | 600 |
| Sales Managers | $174,990 | — |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,100 | 700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,530 | 490 |
| Optometrists | $161,220 | 100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,080 | 240 |
| Purchasing Managers | $142,240 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $140,620 | 620 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,870 | 30 |
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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