Data Scientists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $114,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.00
10th percentile $68,870
90th percentile $200,310
Employed locally 2,090
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,870
    25th
    $97,690
    50th (median)
    $114,390
    75th
    $162,220
    90th
    $200,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 121% Median Data Scientists salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $139,660
    California $136,800
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $127,770
    New York $125,400

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other $117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Portland, OR-WA is $55.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.05 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1.6% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Portland?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $68,870 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,690.