How much does a life make in Eugene?
$57,530a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $27.66 an hour or $4,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.66
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,010Median: $57,530Highest 10%: $92,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,010 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| Median | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 75th | $63,680 | $30.62 | |
| 90th | $92,940 | $44.68 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Portland, OR | $62,660 |
| Medford, OR | $58,280 |
| Bend, OR | $49,420 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $133,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Chemist | $102,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $27.66 ($57,530 a year).
Do lifes make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $57,530 against $62,280 nationally, 8% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,810, so Eugene pays 5% less.
Where does Eugene rank for life pay?
100 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,940 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.