Metro profile · CBSA 38900

Healthcare wages in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

47 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,850/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$188/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
64
Across 47 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

47 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Dietetic Techniciansallied$60,070$55,26471
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatricphysician$524,350$482,40269
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$83,010$76,36967
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$128,420$118,14667
Neurologistsphysician$337,810$310,78567
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$62,390$57,39967
Registered Nursesnursing$130,310$119,88567
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$45,570$41,92466
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$83,510$76,82966
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$58,590$53,90366
Surgical Technologistsallied$82,430$75,83666
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$95,750$88,09066
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$104,810$96,42566
Exercise Physiologistsallied$74,380$68,43065
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$127,010$116,84965
Dentists, Generalphysician$209,440$192,68565
Medical Assistantssupport$56,240$51,74165
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$58,300$53,63665
Dental Assistantssupport$59,890$55,09965
Radiation Therapistsallied$128,650$118,35865
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$333,860$307,15165
Respiratory Therapistsallied$100,030$92,02865
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$120,650$110,99865
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$286,170$263,27664
Physician Assistantsphysician$163,810$150,70564
Nurse Practitionersnursing$158,890$146,17964
Pharmacistsallied$168,830$155,32464
Recreational Therapistsallied$72,390$66,59964
Paramedicsallied$52,010$47,84964
Nursing Assistantssupport$50,350$46,32264
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