How much does a Physicist make in Portland, OR? The average Physicist salary in Portland, OR is $118,985 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $101,067 and $148,397. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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University of Missouri Health Care - COLUMBIA , MO
Shift: Monday – Friday, days. Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center – Medical Physics. Compensation. Base Pay Range: $167,668 - $273,603 per year, based on ex
- 128 days ago
ttg Talent Solutions - BOCA RATON , FL
Senior Physicist – Proton Oncology Solutions. Location: Boca Raton, FL. Type: In Office. Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Type of Cont
- 12 days ago
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - SACRAMENTO , CA
The California Department of Public Health is currently hiring for an Assistant AND Associate Health Physicist within the Division of Radiation Safety and Envir
- 10 days ago
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - SACRAMENTO , CA
The California Department of Public Health is currently hiring for an Assistant AND Associate Health Physicist within the Division of Radiation Safety and Envir
- 10 days ago
Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and
- 138 days ago
Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and
- 138 days ago

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101067
148397
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
101807
150970
119922
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physicist in Portland, OR. The base salary for Physicist ranges from $101,067 to $148,397 with the average base salary of $118,985. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,807 to $150,970 with the average total cash compensation of $119,922.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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