Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,440 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Portland earn between $85,240 and $135,660.
- $71K10th
- $85K25th
- $114KMedian
- $136K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,680 | $9,890 | $57.06 |
| Median | $113,550 | $9,462 | $54.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,240 | $7,103 | $40.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,660 | $11,305 | $65.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Portland earn 7% more than the Oregon average ($111,370) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $118,680 | $113,550 | $71,040 | $157,440 | 60 |
| Oregon | $111,370 | $112,260 | $65,830 | $149,060 | 100 |
| United States | $106,110 | $99,070 | $53,060 | $161,890 | 10,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $118,680, a single filer in Portland takes home about $83,238 a year, or $6,937 a month and $3,201 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 | $92,321 | $7,693 |
| Working in OR | $83,238 | $6,937 |
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 atmospheric and space 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 $118,680 buys what about $112,577 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 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$107,640
- Boise, ID$114,210
- Reno, NV$129,460
- San Francisco, CA$164,020
- Salt Lake City, UT$93,480
- Las Vegas, NV$113,430
Highest-paying cities for atmospheric and space scientists
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,890).
- Chicago, IL$182,890
- New York, NY$172,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,020
- Albany, NY$130,860
- Indianapolis, IN$130,690
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Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Portland: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Portland?
$57.06 an hour on average, and $54.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Portland?
About $83,238 a year ($6,937 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,680. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,110).
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 19-2021; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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