How much does a life make in Bend?
$49,420a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $49,420Highest 10%: $72,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $72,950 | $35.07 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Portland, OR | $62,660 |
| Medford, OR | $58,280 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,530 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Scientist | $108,000 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,700 |
| Chemist | $97,690 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,540 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $93,560 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $83,780 |
| Biological Scientist | $83,410 |
| Conservation Scientist | $82,630 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $58,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $23.76 ($49,420 a year).
Do lifes make more in Bend than the national average?
No: $49,420 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,810, so Bend pays 19% less.
Where does Bend rank for life pay?
149 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,950 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.