salary$92,200 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,730per year
Jobs in the area10,100people work this job
Can a accountant afford Portland?
OK. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 24.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a accountant in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $92,200 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $64,680 and $136,730.
Can a accountant afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 24.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.