How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 25th | $66,360 | $31.90 | |
| Median | $80,050 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $97,380 | $46.82 | |
| 90th | $117,400 | $56.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 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 a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.49 ($80,050 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $80,050 against $88,720 nationally, 10% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,660, so Portland pays 2% less.
Where does Portland rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
46 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,400 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.