Data Scientists Salary in Oregon

Data scientists in Oregon earn the most in Corvallis (average $141,900 a year) and the least in Bend ($113,210), across the 5 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $131,300 and the median at $125,990 for 2,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Oregon

Corvallis$141,900
Portland$134,940
Salem$122,910
Eugene$115,250
Bend$113,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Corvallis	$141,900	$140,190	$114,410	$96,403	104
Portland	$134,940	$129,600	$98,340	$92,671	105
Salem	$122,910	$124,040	$102,310	$85,822	104
Eugene	$115,250	$107,130	$90,390	$81,125	102
Bend	$113,210	$106,790	$80,010	$79,869	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.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

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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 15-2051.
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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