Chemical Engineers Salary in Oregon
Chemical Engineers in Oregon earn a median of $116,950 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,080; the top 10% earn over $166,610. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
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Similar jobs in Oregon
- Materials Engineers$122,850 median in Oregon
- Materials Scientists$150,550 median in Oregon
- Aerospace Engineers$124,630 median in Oregon
- Automotive Engineers$103,470 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$103,470 median in Oregon
- Nanosystems Engineers$123,220 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Oregon
How much do chemical engineers make in Oregon?
The median is $116,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,080 and the top 10% earn over $166,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 41 (−6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.