Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $137,200 +36.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.96
10th percentile $74,400
90th percentile $216,990
Employed locally 90
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,400
    25th
    $93,960
    50th (median)
    $137,200
    75th
    $159,120
    90th
    $216,990

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 198% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 98% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $132,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,690
    Biological Technicians $49,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $120,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Eugene, OR is $65.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.32 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Eugene, OR is 36.4% above the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Eugene?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,400 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,960.