As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Scientist in Oregon is $127,940, equivalent to $62 per hour, $2,460 weekly, or $10,662 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Scientist in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $105,036 to $158,351. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($115,951) and 75th percentile ($143,858), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,351 per year. This $27,907 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oregon Senior Scientist often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 nationwide for Senior Scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $105,036 OR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $115,951 OR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $127,940 OR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $143,858 OR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $158,351 OR September 01, 2026
25% $115,951 10% $105,036 90% $158,351 75% $143,858 $127,940 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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Location Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $106,439 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $105,657 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $99,877 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $98,723 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $97,069 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $98,133 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $101,788 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $98,251 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $100,058 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $101,278 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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