Accountant salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$92,200/year
about $44.33 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $76,900 – $109,870
Half of accountants in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $92,200 a year and half earn less. That's 10% higher than the national median of $83,680, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $64,680 | $31.10 |
| 25th | $76,900 | $36.97 |
| Median (50th) | $92,200 | $44.33 |
| 75th | $109,870 | $52.82 |
| 90th (top earners) | $136,730 | $65.74 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a accountant job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $76,900 ($36.97/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $76,900 to $109,870 ($36.97 to $52.82/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $109,870 ($52.82/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A CPA license usually raises pay noticeably, and some employers support the exam with time off or fees.
- Busy season can mean long hours from January to April. Ask how overtime is handled for salaried roles.
- Public accounting and corporate (industry) roles often pay differently for similar titles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.