Director of Public Affairs Salary in Portland, Oregon

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How much does a Director of Public Affairs make in Portland, OR? The average Director of Public Affairs salary in Portland, OR is $174,593 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $155,470 and $196,168. 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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Public Affairs Officer with Security Clearance
RSC2, Inc. - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Job Type Full-time Description Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartere
- 1 day ago
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Department of the Air Force - KINGSLEY FIELD , OR
Duties As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-7/9, this position is located in the Public Affairs Function of a state Air National Guard Wing. Under direct sup
- 2 days ago
Public Affairs Coordinator with Security Clearance
Seneca Holdings - SILVER SPRING , MD
Seneca Federal Health, LLC (SFH), a Seneca Nation Group company, provides solutions to federal health agencies that enable better health outcomes to those our f
- 2 days ago
Public Affairs Planner with Security Clearance
CACI - MACDILL AFB , FL
Public Affairs Planner Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel
- 2 days ago
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Department of the Air Force - MARCH AFB , CA
Duties THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or
- 2 days ago
Public Affairs Specialist, Mid with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton - CHANTILLY , VA
Job Number: R0210496 Public Affairs Specialist, Mid The Opportunity: We're looking for an experienced Public Affairs Specialist like you, who will design, devel
- 1 day ago

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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

Director of Public Affairs Salary in popular cities: Eugene, Salem, Gresham

Skills associated with Director of Public Affairs: Collective Bargaining

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