Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $121,600 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $58.46
10th percentile $78,040
90th percentile $180,380
Employed locally 60
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,040
    25th
    $99,670
    50th (median)
    $121,600
    75th
    $153,340
    90th
    $180,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 129% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $134,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $117,770
    Oregon $115,890
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $113,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,780
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $107,240
    Colorado $106,310

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Portland, OR-WA is $58.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.69 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Atmospheric and Space Scientists salaries?

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 24.8% above the national median of $97,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Portland?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $78,040 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,670.