How much does an area make in Portland?
$81,120a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,510Median: $81,120Highest 10%: $140,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| 25th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| Median | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 90th | $140,000 | $67.33 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for areas.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.00 ($81,120 a year).
Do areas make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $81,120 against $85,020 nationally, 5% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,310, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for area pay?
27 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.