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Salaries in Portland by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Portland metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Portland pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $81.50 | $169,510 |
| Marketing Managers | $74.45 | $154,850 |
| Software Developers | $65.11 | $135,430 |
| Data Scientists | $61.50 | $127,930 |
| Registered Nurses | $56.78 | $118,100 |
| Information Security Analysts | $55.96 | $116,390 |
| Project Management Specialists | $48.15 | $100,160 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $45.47 | $94,580 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $44.44 | $92,440 |
| Electricians | $42.88 | $89,190 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $42.79 | $89,010 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $42.53 | $88,460 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42.50 | $88,400 |
| Web Developers | $39.52 | $82,210 |
| Firefighters | $38.44 | $79,950 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $38.32 | $79,710 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $35.28 | $73,390 |
| Carpenters | $35.25 | $73,310 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $32.46 | $67,510 |
| Graphic Designers | $32.38 | $67,360 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $30.81 | $64,080 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $29.98 | $62,350 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $28.85 | $60,000 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $28.69 | $59,670 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $27.47 | $57,130 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $26.12 | $54,330 |
| Medical Assistants | $24.76 | $51,510 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $24.01 | $49,950 |
| Phlebotomists | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| Nursing Assistants | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| Office Clerks, General | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $22.54 | $46,890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $21.65 | $45,030 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $20.18 | $41,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | $19.71 | $41,000 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $19.38 | $40,320 |
Highest-paying occupations in Portland
- Financial Managers — $169,510 a year
- Marketing Managers — $154,850 a year
- Software Developers — $135,430 a year
- Data Scientists — $127,930 a year
- Registered Nurses — $118,100 a year
Wages above cover the whole Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro. For statewide context, see the Oregon salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Portland?
Financial Managers leads, at about $169,510 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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