How much does a physicist make in Oregon?
$200,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Oregon. That is $96.31 an hour or $16,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.31
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,400Median: $200,300Highest 10%: $315,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,400 | $50.18 | |
| 25th | $148,800 | $71.54 | |
| Median | $200,300 | $96.31 | |
| 75th | $277,800 | $133.58 | |
| 90th | $315,900 | $151.88 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $172,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 2. New Hampshire | $214,000 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | $211,000 |
| 4. California | $207,500 |
| 5. Oregon | $200,300 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $200,100 |
| 7. Texas | $184,000 |
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $96.31 ($200,300 a year).
Do physicists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $200,300 against $172,300 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Oregon rank for physicist pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 43 states.
Which city in Oregon pays physicists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $172,100 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.