Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $351,690 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Portland earn between $169,410 and $309,340.
- $131K10th
- $169K25th
- $206KMedian
- $309K75th
- $352K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $223,160 | $18,597 | $107.29 |
| Median | $206,220 | $17,185 | $99.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $169,410 | $14,118 | $81.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $309,340 | $25,778 | $148.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($215,420) and 45% more than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is +47% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $223,160 | $206,220 | $131,020 | $351,690 | 660 |
| Oregon | $215,420 | $206,220 | $117,570 | $351,690 | 730 |
| United States | $153,930 | $140,300 | $82,200 | $230,630 | 37,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $223,160, a single filer in Portland takes home about $145,496 a year, or $12,125 a month and $5,596 every two weeks. Taxes take 35% 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 | $165,562 | $13,797 |
| Working in OR | $145,496 | $12,125 |
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 computer and information research scientists? 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 $223,160 buys what about $211,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Bremerton, WA$119,600
- Sacramento, CA$163,410
- San Francisco, CA$175,510
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Ogden, UT$104,750
Highest-paying cities for computer and information research scientists
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($223,160).
- Portland, OR$223,160
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Phoenix, AZ$195,400
- New York, NY$194,390
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Portland: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Portland?
$107.29 an hour on average, and $99.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $169,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Portland?
About $145,496 a year ($12,125 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $223,160. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% more than the U.S. average for this job ($153,930).
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 15-1221; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.29, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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