Chemist Salary in Oregon
Based on 730+ workers in Oregon
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OR)
$104,590
$50.28/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+13.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $158K
730 employed in Oregon
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,320 |
| 25th percentile | $82,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,590 |
| 75th percentile | $141,720 |
| 90th percentile | $157,700 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in Oregon tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Oregon vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oregon) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,400 |
| 2023 | $78,160 |
| 2024 | $84,150 |
| 2025 | $104,590 |
| 2026 (projected) | $110,865 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oregon Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,400 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $78,160 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $84,150 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $104,590 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $110,865 | $97,531 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Oregon
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $82,000 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $104,590 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $141,720 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $157,700 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Oregon
How other high-demand occupations in Oregon compare to Chemist ($104,590 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in OR | $200,320 | +91.5% | $96.31/hr |
| Psychologist in OR | $134,350 | +28.5% | $64.59/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OR | $111,030 | +6.2% | $53.38/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OR | $103,070 | -1.5% | $49.55/hr |
| Geoscientist in OR | $98,110 | -6.2% | $47.17/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OR | $97,440 | -6.8% | $46.85/hr |
| Civil Engineer in OR | $105,250 | +0.6% | $50.60/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in OR | $105,480 | +0.9% | $50.71/hr |
| Physical Therapist in OR | $103,510 | -1.0% | $49.76/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in OR | $103,490 | -1.1% | $49.75/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in OR | $103,470 | -1.1% | $49.75/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in OR | $103,070 | -1.5% | $49.55/hr |