How much does a geoscientist make in Portland?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $50.49 an hour or $8,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,590Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $156,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,590 | $32.98 | |
| 25th | $80,400 | $38.65 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.49 | |
| 75th | $121,300 | $58.31 | |
| 90th | $156,500 | $75.26 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Corvallis, OR | $84,190 |
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 geoscientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $50.49 ($105,000 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $105,000 against $101,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $98,110, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for geoscientist pay?
29 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,500 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.