Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,310 or more. The middle half of arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in Portland earn between $55,520 and $97,260.
- $49K10th
- $56K25th
- $82KMedian
- $97K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,780 | $6,648 | $38.36 |
| Median | $81,860 | $6,822 | $39.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,520 | $4,627 | $26.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,260 | $8,105 | $46.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in Portland earn 12% less than the U.S. average ($91,010). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $75,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $79,780 | $81,860 | $49,360 | $122,310 | n/a |
| United States | $91,010 | $75,530 | $47,220 | $155,440 | 9,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $79,780, a single filer in Portland takes home about $59,276 a year, or $4,940 a month and $2,280 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $64,955 | $5,413 |
| Working in OR | $59,276 | $4,940 |
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.
Is Portland a good place for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $79,780 buys what about $75,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in nearby metro areas
- Olympia, WA$108,250
- Sacramento, CA$102,030
- San Francisco, CA$116,550
- San Jose, CA$131,660
- Fresno, CA$90,600
- Los Angeles, CA$127,280
Highest-paying cities for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,660).
- San Jose, CA$131,660
- Los Angeles, CA$127,280
- San Francisco, CA$116,550
- Washington, DC$114,720
- Hartford, CT$110,890
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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in Portland: questions
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make an hour in Portland?
$38.36 an hour on average, and $39.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators take-home pay in Portland?
About $59,276 a year ($4,940 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,780. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($91,010).
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. SOC code 23-1022; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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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