How much does a data scientist make in Portland?
$129,600a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $62.31 an hour or $10,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.31
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,110Median: $129,600Highest 10%: $208,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,110 | $37.55 | |
| 25th | $98,340 | $47.28 | |
| Median | $129,600 | $62.31 | |
| 75th | $167,500 | $80.55 | |
| 90th | $208,100 | $100.05 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for data scientists.
| Corvallis, OR | $140,200 |
| Salem, OR | $124,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $107,100 |
| Bend, OR | $106,800 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Database Administrator | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $62.31 ($129,600 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $129,600 against $120,200 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $126,000, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for data scientist pay?
24 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a data scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,100 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.