How much does a geoscientist make in Oregon?
$98,110a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Oregon. That is $47.17 an hour or $8,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.17
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,490Median: $98,110Highest 10%: $140,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,490 | $31.97 | |
| 25th | $80,400 | $38.65 | |
| Median | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 75th | $116,400 | $55.97 | |
| 90th | $140,400 | $67.50 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $105,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $84,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 11. Washington | $105,000 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $101,200 |
| 13. Nevada | $99,890 |
| 14. Oregon | $98,110 |
| 15. Illinois | $96,950 |
| 16. North Carolina | $95,260 |
| 17. Florida | $95,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $47.17 ($98,110 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $98,110 against $101,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Oregon rank for geoscientist pay?
Oregon ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays geoscientists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $105,000 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.