How much does a chemist make in Oregon?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Oregon. That is $50.28 an hour or $8,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.28
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,320Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $157,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,320 | $33.81 | |
| 25th | $82,000 | $39.42 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 75th | $141,700 | $68.13 | |
| 90th | $157,700 | $75.82 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Eugene, OR | $102,500 |
| Bend, OR | $97,690 |
| Corvallis, OR | $94,990 |
| Portland, OR | $94,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 4. New Mexico | $127,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $125,000 |
| 6. Alaska | $106,000 |
| 7. Oregon | $104,600 |
| 8. Louisiana | $103,900 |
| 9. Wyoming | $102,000 |
| 10. Colorado | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $50.28 ($104,600 a year).
Do chemists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $91,240 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Oregon rank for chemist pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays chemists the most?
Eugene-Springfield, OR, with a median of $102,500 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.