Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,260 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Portland earn between $79,000 and $119,060.
- $67K10th
- $79K25th
- $96KMedian
- $119K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,280 | $8,440 | $48.69 |
| Median | $95,600 | $7,967 | $45.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,000 | $6,583 | $37.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,060 | $9,922 | $57.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Portland earn 13% more than the Oregon average ($89,280) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $101,280 | $95,600 | $66,740 | $140,260 | 300 |
| Oregon | $89,280 | $86,260 | $60,380 | $120,950 | 700 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $101,280, a single filer in Portland takes home about $72,520 a year, or $6,043 a month and $2,789 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $80,080 | $6,673 |
| Working in OR | $72,520 | $6,043 |
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 biological 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 $101,280 buys what about $96,072 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Portland: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Portland?
$48.69 an hour on average, and $45.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Portland?
About $72,520 a year ($6,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,280. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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 19-1029; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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