How much does a Medical Physicist make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Physicist in Salem, OR is $292,174. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $253,232 to a high of $353,654, with most professionals earning between $271,790 and $324,355.

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What is a Medical Physicist?

A Medical Physicist is a professional who applies the principles and methods of both physics and medicine. They focus on the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as ensuring quality services and prevention of risks to the patients, and members of the public in general. A Medical Physicist plays a fundamental role in applying physics to medicine, but particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The scientific and technological progress in medical physics has led to a variety of skills that must be integrated into the role of a Medical Physicist in order for them to p...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Medical Physicist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Physicist in Salem, OR. The base salary for Medical Physicist ranges from $271,790 to $324,355 with the average base salary of $292,174. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $273,032 to $329,525 with the average total cash compensation of $296,047.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $292,174 $271,790 - $324,355
Bonus $3,873 $1,242 - $5,170
Total Pay $296,047 $273,032 - $329,525
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Chief Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $270,018 MAXIMUM SALARY $321,516
JOB TITLE Head Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $270,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $321,600
JOB TITLE Diagnostic Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $81,617 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,030
JOB TITLE Therapeutic Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $89,172 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,675
JOB TITLE Assistant Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $81,780 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,558
JOB TITLE Clinical Medical Physicist LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $116,178 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,088
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

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