Neuroscience Technician Salary in Portland, Oregon

How much does a Neuroscience Technician make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Neuroscience Technician in Portland, OR is $309,557. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $234,983 to a high of $412,683, with most professionals earning between $270,522 and $363,537.

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What is a Neuroscience Technician?

A Neuroscience Technician is responsible for assisting neuroscientists in conducting research and experiments related to the brain and nervous system. This may involve preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and performing various technical procedures such as brain imaging or electrophysiological recordings. Additionally, neuroscience technicians may also be involved in animal care and handling, as well as maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures and results. They play a crucial role in supporting the work of neuroscientists and contributing to the advancement of our understanding of the brain and nervous system.

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What does a Neuroscience Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Neuroscience Technician

Preparing and maintaining laboratory supplies and reagents.

September 13, 2023

Assisting with the care and handling of laboratory animals used in neuroscience research.

September 27, 2023

Maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instruments.

October 01, 2023

Following standard operating procedures and safety protocols in the laboratory.

October 05, 2023

Contributing to the writing and preparation of scientific reports and publications.

October 08, 2023

Documenting and organizing experimental data and results.

October 11, 2023

Participating in the development and implementation of new laboratory techniques and procedures.

October 13, 2023

Collaborating with researchers and scientists to support their neuroscience studies.

November 08, 2023

Setting up and calibrating equipment for neuroscience experiments and procedures.

November 17, 2023

Assisting with the collection and analysis of data from neuroscience experiments.

November 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Neuroscience Technician in Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

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270522

363537

309557

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

276659

376531

319376

What is the average salary for Neuroscience Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Neuroscience Technician in Portland, OR. The base salary for Neuroscience Technician ranges from $270,522 to $363,537 with the average base salary of $309,557. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $276,659 to $376,531 with the average total cash compensation of $319,376.

View Average Salary for Neuroscience Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$309,557	$270,522 - $363,537
Bonus	$9,819	$6,137 - $12,993
Total Pay	$319,376	$276,659 - $376,531

* 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.

Neuroscience Technician Salary Near Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $270,187 - $363,086	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $270,187 - $363,086	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $270,522 - $363,537	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $269,825 - $362,600	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $270,522 - $363,537	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $269,490 - $362,149	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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