How much does a biological scientist make in Oregon?
$86,260a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Oregon. That is $41.47 an hour or $7,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.47
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,380Median: $86,260Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,380 | $29.03 | |
| 25th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| Median | $86,260 | $41.47 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.15 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $95,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $92,930 |
| Bend, OR | $83,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $76,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 23. Mississippi | $91,170 |
| 24. Arizona | $90,290 |
| 25. Alabama | $87,260 |
| 26. Oregon | $86,260 |
| 27. District of Columbia | $84,590 |
| 28. West Virginia | $84,590 |
| 29. Indiana | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $41.47 ($86,260 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $86,260 against $98,920 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Oregon rank for biological scientist pay?
Oregon ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays biological scientists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $95,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.