How much does a Petroleum Chemist make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Chemist in Salem, OR is $74,998. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,381 to $83,176, with most professionals earning between $56,625 and $90,623.

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Petroleum Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $56,625 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $65,381 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $74,998 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $83,176 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $90,623 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $65,381 10% $56,625 90% $90,623 75% $83,176 $74,998 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Petroleum Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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