Physicist Salary in Oregon
Based on 90+ workers in Oregon
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OR)
$200,320
$96.31/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+30.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – $316K
90 employed in Oregon
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,370 |
| 25th percentile | $148,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $200,320 |
| 75th percentile | $277,840 |
| 90th percentile | $315,910 |
Top-Paying Industries for Physicist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Physicists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Physicists in Oregon tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $239,360 | 3K |
| Wholesale Trade | $219,010 | — |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $213,780 | 50 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $210,530 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $176,170 | 10K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Oregon vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oregon) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $187,030 |
| 2023 | $179,800 |
| 2024 | $183,860 |
| 2025 | $200,320 |
| 2026 (projected) | $212,339 |
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 | $187,030 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $179,800 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $183,860 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $200,320 | $153,763 |
| 2026 (projected) | $212,339 | $162,989 |
Physicist Salary by Experience Level in Oregon
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $148,800 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $200,320 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $277,840 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $315,910 |
Physicist Salary in Other States
Related Physicist Salaries in Oregon
How other high-demand occupations in Oregon compare to Physicist ($200,320 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Physicist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist in OR | $134,350 | -32.9% | $64.59/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OR | $111,030 | -44.6% | $53.38/hr |
| Chemist in OR | $104,590 | -47.8% | $50.28/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OR | $103,070 | -48.5% | $49.55/hr |
| Geoscientist in OR | $98,110 | -51.0% | $47.17/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OR | $97,440 | -51.4% | $46.85/hr |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist in OR | $206,220 | +2.9% | $99.14/hr |
| Podiatrist in OR | $207,430 | +3.5% | $99.73/hr |
| Dentist in OR | $211,690 | +5.7% | $101.77/hr |
| Engineering Manager in OR | $177,190 | -11.5% | $85.19/hr |
| Pediatrician in OR | $224,690 | +12.2% | $108.02/hr |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in OR | $175,270 | -12.5% | $84.26/hr |