Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Oregon

Food scientists and technologists in Oregon earn the most in Salem (average $88,720 a year) and the least in Portland ($83,210), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food scientists and technologists average at $84,820 and the median at $81,660 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $95,360.

Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Oregon

Salem$88,720
Portland$83,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salem	$88,720	$85,960	$71,260	$64,783	104
Portland	$83,210	$80,050	$66,360	$61,389	105

*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.

Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other states

Food Scientists and Technologists 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 19-1012.
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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