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Chemists average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $107,360 | $102,460 | $82,770 | $76,265 | 102 |
| Portland | $103,080 | $94,990 | $77,260 | $73,629 | 105 |
| Bend | $100,790 | $97,690 | $81,470 | $72,218 | 104 |
| Corvallis | $98,260 | $94,990 | $79,920 | $70,659 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 19-2031.
- 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.
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