Salary Breakdown for Portland

The median individual income in Portland is $42,875 per year, which works out to approximately $3,573/month or $20.61/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $76,231.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Portland's cost of living index is 130 (national average = 100). The median salary of $42,875 in Portland has the purchasing power of approximately $32,981 at the national average cost of living. Portland is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Portland

  • Providence Health
  • Nike
  • Intel

Major Industries in Portland

  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

How Portland Compares to Oregon

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Cost of Living in Portland

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Portland page.

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