How much does a psychologist make in Portland?
$86,680a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $41.67 an hour or $7,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.67
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,800Median: $86,680Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,800 | $39.33 | |
| 25th | $86,600 | $41.63 | |
| Median | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| 75th | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Eugene, OR | $133,200 |
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 psychologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $41.67 ($86,680 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $86,680 against $110,800 nationally, 22% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $86,680, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for psychologist pay?
66 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,000 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.