Project Manager salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$108,340/year
about $52.09 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $83,740 – $140,990
Half of project managers in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $108,340 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $67,370 | $32.39 |
| 25th | $83,740 | $40.26 |
| Median (50th) | $108,340 | $52.09 |
| 75th | $140,990 | $67.78 |
| 90th (top earners) | $177,090 | $85.14 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $83,740 ($40.26/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $83,740 to $140,990 ($40.26 to $67.78/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $140,990 ($67.78/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
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: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.