How much does a life make in Portland?
$62,660a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.13 an hour or $5,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $62,660Highest 10%: $84,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| 75th | $75,080 | $36.10 | |
| 90th | $84,370 | $40.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Medford, OR | $58,280 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,530 |
| Bend, OR | $49,420 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 |
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 life make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.13 ($62,660 a year).
Do lifes make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $62,660 against $62,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,810, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for life pay?
66 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,370 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.