How much does an epidemiologist make in Portland?
$98,110a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $47.17 an hour or $8,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.17
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,240Median: $98,110Highest 10%: $127,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,240 | $39.06 | |
| 25th | $88,510 | $42.55 | |
| Median | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $56.03 | |
| 90th | $127,000 | $61.03 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 an epidemiologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $47.17 ($98,110 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $98,110 against $87,220 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $93,620, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for epidemiologist pay?
16 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an epidemiologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,000 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.