Psychologists, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,950 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Portland earn between $86,600 and $86,680.
- $82K10th
- $87K25th
- $87KMedian
- $87K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,980 | $7,915 | $45.66 |
| Median | $86,680 | $7,223 | $41.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,600 | $7,217 | $41.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,680 | $7,223 | $41.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Portland earn 6% less than the Oregon average ($100,600) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $94,980 | $86,680 | $81,800 | $136,950 | 690 |
| Oregon | $100,600 | $86,680 | $81,800 | $146,240 | 840 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $94,980, a single filer in Portland takes home about $68,639 a year, or $5,720 a month and $2,640 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 | $75,648 | $6,304 |
| Working in OR | $68,639 | $5,720 |
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 psychologists? 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 $94,980 buys what about $90,096 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 3rd of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job; Eugene pays the most ($136,730).
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Portland: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Portland?
$45.67 an hour on average, and $41.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $68,639 a year ($5,720 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,980. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do other psychologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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 4.71, this job is 4.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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