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Content writer salary in Portland, OR (Updated 2026)

How much does a Content Writer make in Portland, OR?

Average base salary

$25.52
8%
above national average
Average $25.52
Low $19.33
High $33.71

The average salary for a content writer is $25.52 per hour in Portland, OR. 20 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Content Writer in Portland, OR

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ECCO Select
 
$145,600per year
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Motus Recruiting and Staffing
 
$92,508per year
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Emergent Software
 
$92,500per year
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Math Learning Center
 
$83,000per year
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Opti Staffing Group
 
$82,500per year
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Oregon Health & Science Univer...
 
$75,179per year
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Highest paying cities for Content Writers near Portland, OR

  1. Portland, OR
    $25.52 per hour
  2. Salem, OR
    $25.45 per hour
  3. Bend, OR
    $22.11 per hour
  4. Eugene, OR
    $21.98 per hour
  5. Beaverton, OR
    $20.22 per hour

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