Oregon Median
$150,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$72.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+28% vs US median
US median $117,790
State Rank
#2 of 30
100 employed here
How much does a Materials Scientist make in Oregon?
Materials Scientists in Oregon take home a median of $150,550 annually — roughly $72.38 an hour — which runs 28% above the national median of $117,790.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $105,030 while the top 10% make $199,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $129,360 and $175,340 a year.
Materials Scientist salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $105,030 | $50.50 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $129,360 | $62.19 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $150,550 | $72.38 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $175,340 | $84.30 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $199,000 | $95.67 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 2nd out of 30 states and territories for Materials Scientist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Materials Scientist salary in other states
California $177,030Wisconsin $137,700District of Columbia $137,600Massachusetts $132,600Minnesota $132,160New York $131,740Indiana $130,540Connecticut $130,320Washington $127,250Utah $126,840Illinois $125,850Virginia $124,150New Hampshire $119,990Colorado $117,290Kansas $115,490Maryland $112,400Ohio $108,830Michigan $107,410Pennsylvania $106,920North Carolina $106,470New Jersey $103,150Florida $102,340South Carolina $101,930Nevada $97,490Georgia $91,970Iowa $88,320Texas $72,700Montana $71,810Tennessee $69,010
Working as a Materials Scientist in Oregon
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Materials Scientists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Oregon pay ($150,550) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Materials Scientist make in Oregon?
The median Materials Scientist salary in Oregon is $150,550 per year, or about $72.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $105,030 at the entry level to $199,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Materials Scientists about 28% more than the national median of $117,790. Oregon ranks 2nd out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Materials Scientists?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $150,550 a year. About 100 Materials Scientists are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.