How much does a life scientist make in Portland?
$109,600a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $52.68 an hour or $9,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.68
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,020Median: $109,600Highest 10%: $186,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,020 | $36.07 | |
| 25th | $91,060 | $43.78 | |
| Median | $109,600 | $52.68 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| 90th | $186,000 | $89.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| 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 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $52.68 ($109,600 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $109,600 against $93,750 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $113,500, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for life scientist pay?
6 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $186,000 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.