How much does a computer programmer make in Portland?
$99,150a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $47.67 an hour or $8,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.67
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,080Median: $99,150Highest 10%: $143,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,080 | $37.06 | |
| 25th | $98,360 | $47.29 | |
| Median | $99,150 | $47.67 | |
| 75th | $131,100 | $63.02 | |
| 90th | $143,500 | $68.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Bend, OR | $132,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,600 |
| Salem, OR | $103,000 |
| Medford, OR | $90,570 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,200 |
| Software Developer | $156,000 |
| Database Architect | $143,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 |
| Data Scientist | $129,600 |
| Actuary | $129,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $109,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $104,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $47.67 ($99,150 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $99,150 against $100,400 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $99,540, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for computer programmer pay?
80 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,500 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.