How much does a physical scientist make in Portland?
$117,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $56.62 an hour or $9,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.62
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,850Median: $117,800Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,850 | $35.02 | |
| 25th | $91,580 | $44.03 | |
| Median | $117,800 | $56.62 | |
| 75th | $125,700 | $60.42 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.96 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| 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 |
| 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 physical scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $56.62 ($117,800 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $117,800 against $122,600 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $109,600, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for physical scientist pay?
39 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,600 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.