Physicists Salary in Oregon
Physicists in Oregon earn a median of $200,320 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $200,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370; the top 10% earn over $315,910. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$206,220 median in Oregon
- Bioinformatics Scientists$86,260 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$98,110 median in Oregon
- Materials Scientists$150,550 median in Oregon
- Nanosystems Engineers$123,220 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Oregon
How much do physicists make in Oregon?
The median is $200,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370 and the top 10% earn over $315,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 43 (+16% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.