Epidemiologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,950 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Portland earn between $88,510 and $116,540.
- $81K10th
- $89K25th
- $98KMedian
- $117K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,330 | $8,778 | $50.64 |
| Median | $98,110 | $8,176 | $47.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,510 | $7,376 | $42.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,540 | $9,712 | $56.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($99,750) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $105,330 | $98,110 | $81,240 | $126,950 | 100 |
| Oregon | $99,750 | $93,620 | $77,320 | $126,950 | 140 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $105,330, a single filer in Portland takes home about $75,015 a year, or $6,251 a month and $2,885 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $82,930 | $6,911 |
| Working in OR | $75,015 | $6,251 |
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 epidemiologists? 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 $105,330 buys what about $99,914 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Olympia, WA$109,560
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
- Helena, MT$83,030
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Salt Lake City, UT$83,950
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Portland?
$50.64 an hour on average, and $47.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $75,015 a year ($6,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,330. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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