How much does a conservation scientist make in Portland?
$83,580a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.18 an hour or $6,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.18
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,970Median: $83,580Highest 10%: $145,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| 25th | $75,140 | $36.13 | |
| Median | $83,580 | $40.18 | |
| 75th | $115,500 | $55.52 | |
| 90th | $145,000 | $69.73 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Salem, OR | $95,470 |
| Bend, OR | $82,630 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,370 |
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 conservation scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.18 ($83,580 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $83,580 against $73,010 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,790, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for conservation scientist pay?
13 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,000 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.