How much does an R&D Scientist make in Salem, OR? The average R&D Scientist salary in Salem, OR is $104,468 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $88,550 and $125,258. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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R&D Scientist

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Job Openings for R&D Scientist in Salem, OR
Description Summary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimen
- 18 days ago
Description Summary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimen
- 5 days ago
Description Summary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimen
- 5 days ago
Description Summary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimen
- 8 days ago
Description Summary: Responsible for the direct oversight of daily operations and testing of assigned section including staffing, procedures, policies, and qual
- 12 days ago
Description This position is for our new CHRISTUS West facility that will open in March of 2025 -Upon hire you will train at CHRISTUS facilities in Beaumont and
- 18 days ago

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88550
125258
104468

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88710
125491
104567
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of R&D Scientist in Salem, OR. The base salary for R&D Scientist ranges from $88,550 to $125,258 with the average base salary of $104,468. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,710 to $125,491 with the average total cash compensation of $104,567.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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