Chemists Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $94,990 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $65,930
90th percentile $133,220
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,930
    25th
    $79,920
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $108,530
    90th
    $133,220

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 125% Median Chemists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $122,950
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $118,870
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $115,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100
    Anchorage, AK $106,000
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,690
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $88,440
    Conservation Scientists $82,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,640
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Corvallis, OR is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.05 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Corvallis, OR is 12.9% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Corvallis?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $65,930 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,920.