Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $147,600 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Portland earn between $91,580 and $125,670.
- $73K10th
- $92K25th
- $118KMedian
- $126K75th
- $148K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,130 | $9,511 | $54.87 |
| Median | $117,770 | $9,814 | $56.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,580 | $7,632 | $44.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,670 | $10,472 | $60.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Portland earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($110,560) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $114,130 | $117,770 | $72,850 | $147,600 | 170 |
| Oregon | $110,560 | $109,580 | $72,830 | $147,600 | 290 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $114,130, a single filer in Portland takes home about $80,435 a year, or $6,703 a month and $3,094 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% 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 | $89,120 | $7,427 |
| Working in OR | $80,435 | $6,703 |
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 other physical 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 $114,130 buys what about $108,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$149,890
- Kennewick, WA$130,150
- Sacramento, CA$104,690
- San Francisco, CA$135,640
- Salt Lake City, UT$115,830
- San Jose, CA$177,370
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Portland: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Portland?
$54.87 an hour on average, and $56.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Portland?
About $80,435 a year ($6,703 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,130. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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