How much does a physicist make in Portland?
$172,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $82.73 an hour or $14,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.73
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,800Median: $172,100Highest 10%: $324,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,800 | $54.25 | |
| 25th | $160,900 | $77.35 | |
| Median | $172,100 | $82.73 | |
| 75th | $267,600 | $128.66 | |
| 90th | $324,300 | $155.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $82.73 ($172,100 a year).
Do physicists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $172,100 against $172,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $200,300, so Portland pays 14% less.
Where does Portland rank for physicist pay?
15 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $324,300 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.