Department Head Salary in Portland, Oregon

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How much does a Department Head make in Portland, OR? The average Department Head salary in Portland, OR is $91,114 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $78,527 and $98,218. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Department Head Salary	$67,067	Portland,OR	December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$78,527	Portland,OR	December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$91,114	Portland,OR	December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$98,218	Portland,OR	December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$104,685	Portland,OR	December 01, 2024

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Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Penn State Health - Hershey , PA

Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health seeks a Surgeon-Scientist ...

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Head of Operations - HOA Department

Block & Associates Realty - Raleigh , NC

As the Head of Single-Family Homeowner Association Property Management at Block Realty, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our property management strategy while embodying our core ...

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Laryngology, Section Head, Division of Laryngology - Clinical Faculty

Rush University System for Health - Chicago , IL

The successful applicant must be board-certified or board-eligible in Otolaryngology Head and Neck ... The department has a satellite office in the city to foster partnership with the Lyric Opera ...

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Head of Software Engineering

Auto Hauler Exchange - Rochester , MI

Our Head of Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing our entire software engineering department. This role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering ...

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Head of Legal (Technology)

bp - Houston , TX

- Head of Legal Technology Solutions Our purpose is to bring together people, energy, and markets to ... Develop detailed knowledge and expertise in working with the legal department's tools and ...

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Head of Formulations and Product Development

EFI Polymers - Denver , CO

Vice President Technology/Head of Formulations and Product Development Location: Denver, Colorado ... Key Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the Product Development department, overseeing new product ...

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What does a Department Head do?

Department Head in Baton Rouge, LA

Plan and manage department functions, seeking counsel from the department faculty and delegating duties when possible.

December 28, 2022

Promote and facilitate faculty professional development thereby enabling each faculty member to realize full potential in teaching, research, and service.

March 20, 2023

Department Head in Bemidji, MN

Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

April 18, 2023

Department Head in Blacksburg, VA

Developing, communicating, and enforcing departmental policy guidelines with transparency, accountability, and equity.

January 08, 2023

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About Portland, Oregon

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Head in Portland, OR. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $78,527 to $98,218 with the average base salary of $91,114. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,499 to $114,262 with the average total cash compensation of $106,040.

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About Portland, Oregon Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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