Business Counselor Salary in Portland, Oregon

How much does a Business Counselor make in Portland, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Business Counselor in Portland, OR is $91,986. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,183 to $102,473, with most professionals earning between $75,169 and $112,022.

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Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other ASC staff and volunteers as part of the review, evaluation and program maintenance process.

December 19, 2022

Provide one-on-one business counseling and management assistance to new and existing San Diego county residents owned-businesses in all areas of business start-up and expansion.

January 16, 2023

Demonstrate mastery of core competencies, including subject matter expertise, effective and innovative teaching strategies, and program development processes.

February 05, 2023

Understand customer trends, competitive services and national issues that could potentially impact industrial engagement and organizational success.

February 17, 2023

Participate in regional planning efforts and assist in implementation of regional plan.

February 20, 2023

Assist refugee entrepreneurs to become ready for business financing through preparation of loan applications, business plans, and financial statements.

March 18, 2023

Lead, coordinate and conduct outreach activities that includes developing partnerships with federal, state and local government agencies, public agencies, prime contractors, industry/business partners and other organizations.

March 21, 2023

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

March 27, 2023

Develop and provide high-quality educational programs that are consistent with the MU Extension mission, are research- and evidence-based, and result in learning and behavior changes that positively impact the economy and society.

March 27, 2023

Meets departmental goals regarding collections, productivity and customer service.

March 31, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Business Counselor in Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

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83183

102473

91986

Average Total Cash Compensation

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83396

102556

92244

What is the average salary for Business Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Business Counselor in Portland, OR. The base salary for Business Counselor ranges from $83,183 to $102,473 with the average base salary of $91,986. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,396 to $102,556 with the average total cash compensation of $92,244.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,986	$83,183 - $102,473
Bonus	$258	$213 - $83
Total Pay	$92,244	$83,396 - $102,556

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Business Counselor Salary Near Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,062 - $102,324	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,062 - $102,324	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,168 - $102,455	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,956 - $102,193	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,168 - $102,455	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,849 - $102,061	COMPARE TO Portland, OR

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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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