How much does a chemist make in Portland?
$94,990a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $45.67 an hour or $7,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.67
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,950Median: $94,990Highest 10%: $162,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 25th | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| Median | $94,990 | $45.67 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.58 | |
| 90th | $162,900 | $78.33 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Eugene, OR | $102,500 |
| Bend, OR | $97,690 |
| Corvallis, OR | $94,990 |
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 chemist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $45.67 ($94,990 a year).
Do chemists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $94,990 against $91,240 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $104,600, so Portland pays 9% less.
Where does Portland rank for chemist pay?
64 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,900 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.