How much does a chemist make in Eugene?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $49.26 an hour or $8,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.26
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,840Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $153,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,840 | $34.54 | |
| 25th | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.26 | |
| 75th | $138,100 | $66.38 | |
| 90th | $153,800 | $73.93 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Bend, OR | $97,690 |
| Corvallis, OR | $94,990 |
| Portland, OR | $94,990 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $133,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $102,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,450 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $80,990 |
| Forester | $79,980 |
| Biological Scientist | $76,400 |
| Survey Researcher | $64,660 |
| Conservation Scientist | $61,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $49.26 ($102,500 a year).
Do chemists make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $91,240 nationally, 12% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $104,600, so Eugene pays 2% less.
Where does Eugene rank for chemist pay?
33 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,800 or more.
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.