How much does a medical scientist make in Portland?
$112,600a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $54.15 an hour or $9,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.15
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,600Median: $112,600Highest 10%: $192,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| 25th | $83,680 | $40.23 | |
| Median | $112,600 | $54.15 | |
| 75th | $165,900 | $79.74 | |
| 90th | $192,200 | $92.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Bend, OR | $108,000 |
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 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $54.15 ($112,600 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $112,600 against $103,400 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $111,000, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for medical scientist pay?
36 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $192,200 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.