How much does a microbiologist make in Portland?
$90,460a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $43.49 an hour or $7,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,220Median: $90,460Highest 10%: $143,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 25th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| Median | $90,460 | $43.49 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 90th | $143,800 | $69.14 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| 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 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $43.49 ($90,460 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $90,460 against $87,990 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $89,220, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for microbiologist pay?
21 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,800 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.