How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $46.38 an hour or $8,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 25th | $84,610 | $40.68 | |
| Median | $96,460 | $46.38 | |
| 75th | $113,700 | $54.64 | |
| 90th | $145,300 | $69.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 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 social scientist and related worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $46.38 ($96,460 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $96,460 against $101,100 nationally, 5% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $95,900, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
45 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,300 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.