Materials Scientists Salary in Oregon
Materials Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $150,550 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $150,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,030; the top 10% earn over $199,000. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Materials Engineers$122,850 median in Oregon
- Nanosystems Engineers$123,220 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$116,950 median in Oregon
- Microsystems Engineers$123,220 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$124,630 median in Oregon
- Validation Engineers$128,290 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Oregon
How much do materials scientists make in Oregon?
The median is $150,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,030 and the top 10% earn over $199,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 30 (+28% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.