How much does a physical scientist make in Oregon?
$109,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Oregon. That is $52.68 an hour or $9,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.68
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,830Median: $109,600Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,830 | $35.01 | |
| 25th | $85,260 | $40.99 | |
| Median | $109,600 | $52.68 | |
| 75th | $125,700 | $60.42 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.96 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $117,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 23. Oklahoma | $112,300 |
| 24. North Carolina | $110,000 |
| 25. New Jersey | $110,000 |
| 26. Oregon | $109,600 |
| 27. Illinois | $109,000 |
| 28. Mississippi | $108,900 |
| 29. Ohio | $108,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $52.68 ($109,600 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $109,600 against $122,600 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Oregon rank for physical scientist pay?
Oregon ranks 26 of 39 states.
Which city in Oregon pays physical scientists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $117,800 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.