How much does a biological scientist make in Portland?
$95,600a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $45.96 an hour or $7,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.96
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,740Median: $95,600Highest 10%: $140,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,740 | $32.09 | |
| 25th | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| Median | $95,600 | $45.96 | |
| 75th | $119,100 | $57.24 | |
| 90th | $140,300 | $67.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Corvallis, OR | $92,930 |
| Bend, OR | $83,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $76,400 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $45.96 ($95,600 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $95,600 against $98,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $86,260, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for biological scientist pay?
62 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,300 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.