Data Scientist Salary in Portland, Oregon (2026)
Median base salary of $149,000/year for Data Scientist professionals in Portland. Full breakdown by experience level, take-home estimates, and market context.
Median Salary
$149,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$72/hr
40 hrs/wk
Monthly Pay
$12,417
before taxes
Est. Take-Home
$87,091
after taxes/yr
Data Scientist Salary by Experience — Portland
| Level | Annual | Monthly | Hourly | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0–2 yrs) | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49/hr | $59,619 |
| 25th Percentile | $118,000 | $9,833 | $57/hr | $68,971 |
| Median | $149,000 | $12,417 | $72/hr | $87,091 |
| 75th Percentile | $191,000 | $15,917 | $92/hr | $96,359 |
| Senior (8+ yrs) | $216,000 | $18,000 | $104/hr | $108,972 |
City salary estimated from Oregon median with a +8% Portland market adjustment. Take-home after federal, FICA, and Oregon state taxes (9.9%).
Portland vs. Oregon Statewide
Portland Median
$149,000
City-level estimate
Oregon Statewide
$138,000
State median baseline
Data Scientist professionals in Portland earn approximately 8% more than the Oregon statewide median, reflecting Portland's higher cost of living and local demand for tech talent.
Cost of Living in Portland
Cost of Living Index
138
100 = US average
Median 1BR Rent
$1,700/mo
city median
Annual Rent Burden
$20,400
per year
Rent as % of Salary
14%
of median salary
Portland's cost of living index of 138 means it is 38% more expensive than the US average. At the median Data Scientist salary of $149,000, housing costs represent approximately 14% of gross income — within the recommended 30% guideline.
Top Data Scientist Employers in Portland
Companies actively hiring Data Scientist professionals in the Portland area.
Portland hosts Intel's largest US manufacturing complex and serves as headquarters for Nike and Adidas, creating unique demand for manufacturing and consumer tech engineers.
Data Scientist Job Market in Portland
Portland is one of Oregon's major market for Data Scientist professionals, with a population of approximately 650K and a growing technology sector. The median base salary of $149,000/year reflects both local demand for Python and Machine Learning expertise, and the city's cost of living index of 138 relative to the national average of 100.
At the entry level, a Data Scientist in Portland can expect to earn approximately $102,000/year. Senior professionals with 8+ years of experience typically command $216,000/year or more, particularly at larger technology companies or those with in-demand specializations in SQL.
Total compensation — including equity, annual bonuses, and benefits — often adds 20–50% above base salary for Data Scientist roles at growth-stage companies. When evaluating an offer in Portland, always ask about the full compensation package, not just base salary.
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Data Sources
Salary ranges on CareerOS are derived from multiple independent sources:
- •U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- •LinkedIn Salary Insights
- •Glassdoor Compensation Reports
- •Levels.fyi (tech roles)
- •Indeed Salary Data
Our Methodology
Salary figures represent base compensation only and exclude equity, bonuses, and benefits. Ranges show the 25th–75th percentile for full-time employees in each location. Data is weighted toward recent postings (last 12 months). Take-home estimates apply federal income tax, FICA (7.65%), and applicable state taxes.
Editorial Process
All pages are reviewed for accuracy before publication and updated quarterly. We cross-reference data across sources before publishing any salary range.
Last Updated: May 2026
Review Cycle: Quarterly
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Actual compensation varies.