Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Corvallis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,900 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Corvallis earn between $82,310 and $103,540.
- $66K10th
- $82K25th
- $93KMedian
- $104K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,370 | $8,114 | $46.81 |
| Median | $92,930 | $7,744 | $44.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,310 | $6,859 | $39.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,540 | $8,628 | $49.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Corvallis vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Corvallis earn 9% more than the Oregon average ($89,280) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | $97,370 | $92,930 | $66,390 | $124,900 | 70 |
| Oregon | $89,280 | $86,260 | $60,380 | $120,950 | 700 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Corvallis
On the average salary of $97,370, a single filer in Corvallis takes home about $70,111 a year, or $5,843 a month and $2,697 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Corvallis a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Corvallis area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.0), so the average $97,370 buys what about $93,610 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Corvallis ($57,680). A typical home costs $562,829, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Oregon cities
Corvallis ranks 2nd of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($101,280).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Corvallis: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Corvallis?
$46.81 an hour on average, and $44.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Corvallis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Corvallis?
About $70,111 a year ($5,843 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,370. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Corvallis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Corvallis, OR (18700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.82, this job is 4.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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