How much does an atmospheric make in Portland?
$128,100a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $61.61 an hour or $10,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.61
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,900Median: $128,100Highest 10%: $174,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| 25th | $88,660 | $42.63 | |
| Median | $128,100 | $61.61 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.82 | |
| 90th | $174,800 | $84.03 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $61.61 ($128,100 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $128,100 against $103,200 nationally, 24% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $128,100, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for atmospheric pay?
11 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,800 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.