How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Oregon?
$81,660a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Oregon. That is $39.26 an hour or $6,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.26
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,390Median: $81,660Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| 25th | $68,150 | $32.76 | |
| Median | $81,660 | $39.26 | |
| 75th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.85 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salem, OR | $85,960 |
| Portland, OR | $80,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 25. Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
| 27. Tennessee | $81,760 |
| 28. Oregon | $81,660 |
| 29. Nevada | $80,580 |
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $39.26 ($81,660 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $81,660 against $88,720 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Oregon rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Oregon ranks 28 of 39 states.
Which city in Oregon pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $85,960 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.