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Average salary by job family in Portland
| Management | $153,340 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $136,680 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $128,620 |
| Legal | $124,230 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $122,450 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $100,290 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $93,020 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $84,560 |
| Construction and Extraction | $82,040 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $74,990 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $72,770 |
| Community and Social Service | $68,960 |
| Protective Service | $66,050 |
| Sales and Related | $58,990 |
| Production | $57,860 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,470 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $53,700 |
| Healthcare Support | $51,480 |
| Personal Care and Service | $47,510 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,930 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $45,020 |
Highest-paying jobs in Portland
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$460,250
- Chief Executives$420,320
- Neurologists$331,670
- Physicians, All Other$304,450
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$289,770
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$282,250
- Family Medicine Physicians$268,240
- Nurse Anesthetists$254,780
- Dentists, General$239,230
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$223,160
Most common jobs in Portland and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 34,840 | $37,830 | $35,620 |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,230 | $41,780 | $37,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,750 | $44,680 | $44,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 24,220 | $125,230 | $130,310 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 22,860 | $46,350 | $45,570 |
| General and Operations Managers | 21,070 | $147,110 | $121,050 |
| Cashiers | 20,150 | $38,680 | $36,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,640 | $48,060 | $46,100 |
| Software Developers | 18,260 | $154,200 | $156,000 |
| Office Clerks, General | 15,920 | $52,750 | $50,640 |
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Cost of living in Portland
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 105.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $78,430 therefore buys what $74,397 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $552,022, 5.8 times the median household income of $94,573.
$552,022typical home value
$94,573median household income
105.4BEA price parity
2,510,529metro population
Take-home pay in Portland
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $45,320 | $35,472 | $2,956 |
| Median wage | $60,690 | $46,638 | $3,887 |
| Average wage | $78,430 | $58,431 | $4,869 |
| 75th percentile wage | $95,640 | $69,046 | $5,754 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Salaries for every job in Portland
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$420K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$190K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$189K
- Marketing Managers$181K
- Financial Managers$181K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$180K
- Natural Sciences Managers$178K
- Sales Managers$175K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$170K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$166K
- Human Resources Managers$163K
- Purchasing Managers$153K
- Construction Managers$151K
- Public Relations Managers$147K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- General and Operations Managers$147K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$143K
- Training and Development Managers$142K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- Administrative Services Managers$131K
- Emergency Management Directors$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$126K
- Facilities Managers$125K
- Fundraising Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, All Other$104K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$102K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$98K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Funeral Home Managers$95K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$95K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$92K
- Lodging Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$72K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$65K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical54 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$460K
- Neurologists$332K
- Physicians, All Other$304K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$290K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$282K
- Family Medicine Physicians$268K
- Nurse Anesthetists$255K
- Dentists, General$239K
- Pediatricians, General$219K
- Podiatrists$211K
- Pharmacists$162K
- Physician Assistants$160K
- Nurse Practitioners$160K
- Nurse Midwives$145K
- Veterinarians$145K
- Radiation Therapists$140K
- Optometrists$133K
- Dental Hygienists$125K
- Registered Nurses$125K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$123K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$120K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$118K
- Occupational Therapists$114K
- Audiologists$112K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$111K
- Physical Therapists$109K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$102K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$102K
- Chiropractors$99K
- Respiratory Therapists$98K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$95K
- Surgical Assistants$94K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$92K
- Therapists, All Other$91K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$87K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$84K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$83K
- Surgical Technologists$82K
- Acupuncturists$80K
- Recreational Therapists$74K
- Exercise Physiologists$72K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$72K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$67K
- Medical Records Specialists$65K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$59K
- Dietetic Technicians$58K
- Pharmacy Technicians$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$53K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$223K
- Software Developers$154K
- Database Architects$147K
- Computer Network Architects$139K
- Data Scientists$135K
- Actuaries$135K
- Computer Systems Analysts$129K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$123K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$117K
- Computer Programmers$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Operations Research Analysts$108K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Statisticians$98K
- Web Developers$88K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$73K
- Computer User Support Specialists$71K
Legal7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$145K
- Aerospace Engineers$139K
- Industrial Engineers$137K
- Chemical Engineers$136K
- Engineers, All Other$130K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$129K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$129K
- Materials Engineers$127K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Environmental Engineers$125K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$123K
- Civil Engineers$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$117K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Surveyors$100K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$95K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Mechanical Drafters$83K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$82K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Landscape Architects$81K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$77K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Drafters, All Other$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$160K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$129K
- Project Management Specialists$120K
- Management Analysts$114K
- Financial Risk Specialists$112K
- Loan Officers$101K
- Financial Examiners$100K
- Labor Relations Specialists$100K
- Logisticians$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$98K
- Budget Analysts$98K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$97K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$97K
- Credit Analysts$94K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$94K
- Cost Estimators$92K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Insurance Underwriters$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Human Resources Specialists$88K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$85K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
- Tax Preparers$67K
- Credit Counselors$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science39 jobs
- Physicists$210K
- Materials Scientists$152K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124K
- Economists$120K
- Hydrologists$119K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$119K
- School Psychologists$116K
- Life Scientists, All Other$115K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$114K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$108K
- Urban and Regional Planners$107K
- Epidemiologists$105K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$104K
- Chemists$103K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$101K
- Microbiologists$99K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$99K
- Conservation Scientists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Psychologists, All Other$95K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$94K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$92K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$92K
- Forensic Science Technicians$91K
- Foresters$89K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$83K
- Hydrologic Technicians$81K
- Survey Researchers$78K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$74K
- Social Science Research Assistants$65K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$63K
- Biological Technicians$59K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$59K
- Chemical Technicians$57K
- Food Science Technicians$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$51K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media28 jobs
- Art Directors$159K
- Producers and Directors$99K
- Technical Writers$95K
- Writers and Authors$94K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$93K
- Graphic Designers$93K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$89K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$88K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$86K
- Public Relations Specialists$84K
- Designers, All Other$80K
- Interior Designers$79K
- Film and Video Editors$78K
- Editors$77K
- Photographers$72K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$71K
- Lighting Technicians$70K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$69K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$66K
- Music Directors and Composers$65K
- Interpreters and Translators$64K
- Coaches and Scouts$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$60K
- Broadcast Technicians$57K
- Craft Artists$56K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$50K
- Floral Designers$45K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$129K
- Pile Driver Operators$117K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$114K
- Electricians$103K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$101K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$98K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$94K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$92K
- Sheet Metal Workers$87K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$85K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$85K
- Tapers$83K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$82K
- Carpenters$78K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$77K
- Glaziers$76K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75K
- Pipelayers$74K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$73K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$73K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$72K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Roofers$67K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$65K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$65K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$65K
- Tile and Stone Setters$65K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$62K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$60K
- Carpet Installers$60K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Helpers--Electricians$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49K
- Helpers--Carpenters$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$46K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$41K
Educational Instruction and Library61 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$102K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$101K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Instructional Coordinators$96K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$88K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$88K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$87K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$86K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$86K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$83K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$83K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$79K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74K
- Curators$71K
- Archivists$64K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$60K
- Tutors$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$56K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$56K
- Library Technicians$55K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair43 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$125K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$124K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$100K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$97K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$94K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$93K
- Avionics Technicians$92K
- Rail Car Repairers$86K
- Riggers$85K
- Millwrights$83K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$77K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$73K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$72K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$71K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$69K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$69K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$68K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$68K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$66K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59K
- Home Appliance Repairers$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$58K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$57K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$55K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$49K
- Bicycle Repairers$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$99K
- Healthcare Social Workers$87K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$86K
- Health Education Specialists$85K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82K
- Counselors, All Other$82K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$78K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74K
- Social Workers, All Other$73K
- Clergy$70K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$60K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$45K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$131K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$111K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$110K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$95K
- Firefighters$87K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$83K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$71K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$54K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Security Guards$48K
- School Bus Monitors$43K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Engineers$143K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$136K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$83K
- Advertising Sales Agents$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Real Estate Brokers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$60K
- Travel Agents$58K
- Parts Salespersons$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Telemarketers$43K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$42K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$41K
- Cashiers$39K
Production78 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$161K
- Power Plant Operators$129K
- Gas Plant Operators$110K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$88K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$86K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$80K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$80K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Tool and Die Makers$78K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$73K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$68K
- Machinists$67K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$67K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$67K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$66K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$63K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$63K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$59K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$58K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$55K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$55K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Printing Press Operators$52K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$52K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$52K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$51K
- Tire Builders$51K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$50K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Woodworkers, All Other$49K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$47K
- Upholsterers$47K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Furniture Finishers$44K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$44K
- Bakers$43K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$42K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$41K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$79K
- Brokerage Clerks$77K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$67K
- Correspondence Clerks$65K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$65K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$65K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Desktop Publishers$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$59K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Order Clerks$55K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Bill and Account Collectors$55K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$55K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- File Clerks$54K
- Office Clerks, General$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- New Accounts Clerks$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47K
- Couriers and Messengers$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$41K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$217K
- Commercial Pilots$146K
- Transportation Inspectors$107K
- Ship Engineers$97K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$93K
- Crane and Tower Operators$91K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$74K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$71K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$68K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$67K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$67K
- Flight Attendants$66K
- Bus Drivers, School$60K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$57K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$48K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$42K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$41K
- Parking Attendants$41K
- Passenger Attendants$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$83K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$78K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$72K
- Dental Assistants$61K
- Medical Assistants$55K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$53K
- Phlebotomists$53K
- Nursing Assistants$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Medical Transcriptionists$51K
- Psychiatric Aides$47K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$46K
- Orderlies$46K
- Pharmacy Aides$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
Personal Care and Service22 jobs
- Barbers$72K
- Skincare Specialists$66K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$61K
- Animal Trainers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- Embalmers$58K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$49K
- Costume Attendants$49K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Recreation Workers$45K
- Tour and Travel Guides$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Concierges$42K
- Childcare Workers$41K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$76K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$73K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$51K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry10 jobs
- Fallers$85K
- Logging Equipment Operators$66K
- Agricultural Inspectors$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$63K
- Logging Workers, All Other$60K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$47K
- Forest and Conservation Workers$47K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$43K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- Waiters and Waitresses$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53K
- Bartenders$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47K
- Cooks, Restaurant$46K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$44K
- Cooks, All Other$43K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Cooks, Fast Food$42K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
Jobs paid by the hour in Portland
For 3 jobs in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $44.36 | $28.97 | 210 |
| Dancers | $30.07 | $33.17 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $25.87 | $29.83 | n/a |
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Salary in Portland: questions
What is a good salary in Portland?
Half of all workers in the Portland metro earn less than $60,690 and the average is $78,430. Earning more than $95,640 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Portland to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $73,552, because prices here are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Portland?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($460,250), Chief Executives ($420,320), Neurologists ($331,670).
What is the average salary in Vancouver?
Vancouver is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, where the average salary is $78,430 a year and the median $60,690. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Vancouver, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, where the average salary is $78,430 a year and the median $60,690. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Hillsboro, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900), all occupations and 671 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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