Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 130.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro earn an average of $109,690 per year or $52.74 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Forensic Psychologists who work in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 57%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 1%.

Rankings for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

  • Ranks #2 in Oregon for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #9 in the nation for salary and #31 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #22 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $109,690 or $52.74 per hour which is 2% less than the Oregon average salary of $112,570.

AveragePortland-Vancouver-HillsboroOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$52.74$54.12-2.55%
Annual Salary$109,690$112,570-2.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $109,690 or $52.74 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AveragePortland-Vancouver-HillsboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$52.74$47.1211.93%
Annual Salary$109,690$98,01011.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro earns an average annual salary of $103,804 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $112,570. per year.

Cost-of-living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 6% higher than the Oregon average, which means Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.

  • Oregon average salary is $112,570.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $109,696.
  • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro average salary is $109,690.
  • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $103,804.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro$109,690105.67%$103,804
Oregon$112,570102.62%$109,696
U.S.$98,010$98,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $98,320 and $127,820 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $140,610, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $64,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $64,640
15%2 – 4 years20$64,640 – $98,320
25%5 – 9 years32$98,320 – $108,160
25%10 – 14 years32$108,160 – $127,820
15%15 – 20 years20$108,160 – $140,610
10%20+ years13Above $140,610
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $109,690, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($133,060), and Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($115,960).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,350), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,120), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,790), Health Care Social Workers ($80,870), School Psychologists ($92,800), and Psychology Teachers ($105,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,060
Industrial Organizational Psychologists$115,960
Forensic Psychologists$109,690
Psychology Teachers$105,890
School Psychologists$92,800
Health Care Social Workers$80,870
Substance Abuse Counselors$61,790
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,120
Social Workers$55,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 130.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $109,690 per year or $52.74 per hour in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $103,804 per year or $50 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($133,060), Industrial Organizational Psychologists($115,960), Forensic Psychologists($109,690).


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