salary$48,650 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,990per year
Jobs in the area12,720people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Portland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 46.2% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $48,650 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $37,750 and $64,990.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 46.2% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.