Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $99,540 -1% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $64,100
90th percentile $174,510
Employed locally 1,510
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,100
    25th
    $81,050
    50th (median)
    $99,540
    75th
    $131,560
    90th
    $174,510

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 105% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $132,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    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
    Psychologists, All Other $82,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Portland, OR-WA is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.42 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,100 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,050.