How much does a director make in Portland?
$46,110a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,380Median: $46,110Highest 10%: $78,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $41,880 | $20.13 | |
| Median | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| 90th | $78,640 | $37.81 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for directors.
| Salem, OR | $46,840 |
| Bend, OR | $46,450 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,370 |
| Medford, OR | $44,240 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Educational | $78,400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Child | $66,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.17 ($46,110 a year).
Do directors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $46,110 against $52,100 nationally, 11% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,360, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for director pay?
64 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,640 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.