How much does a materials scientist make in Portland?
$150,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $72.38 an hour or $12,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.38
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,510Median: $150,600Highest 10%: $199,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,510 | $47.36 | |
| 25th | $121,600 | $58.45 | |
| Median | $150,600 | $72.38 | |
| 75th | $175,300 | $84.30 | |
| 90th | $199,000 | $95.67 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| 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 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $72.38 ($150,600 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $150,600 against $117,800 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $150,600, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for materials scientist pay?
4 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $199,000 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.