Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is $47.14 an hour ($98,050 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.

$47.14Median hourly pay
$78,720–$113,320Middle half of workers, yearly
1,040People in this job in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($82,220). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($97,440).

Pay range for environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.79$64,050
25% of workers$37.84$78,720
Half of workers (median)$47.14$98,050
75% of workers$54.48$113,320
90% of workers$64.97$135,130

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Eugene-Springfield$98,05080
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page)$98,0501,040
Salem$98,05080
Bend$93,56070
Corvallis$83,21060
Medford$81,07030

Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for environmental scientists and specialists, including health

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

JobMedian yearly pay
Managers, All Other$132,440
Compliance Officers$86,600
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97,410

Other job titles for this job

Environmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental DesignerEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental Safety SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental Systems CoordinatorEnvironmentalistEnvironmental Health and Safety SpecialistAir AnalystAquatic Ecologist

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