Chief Metallurgist Salary in Salem, Oregon

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As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Metallurgist in Salem, OR is $133,977. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $108,005 to a high of $169,597, with most professionals earning between $120,382 and $152,622.

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Lead or supervisory experience.

August 11, 2022

Drives action in existing programs and makes process changes with a safety and environmental focus.

January 19, 2023

Acts as a safety and environmental champion by mentoring and leading others in company culture and values.

March 20, 2023

Demonstrated ability to research, recognize and identify the interdependence of complex process variables within the scope to anticipate issues, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.

March 25, 2023

Reviewing proposed designs and test plans for conformance with contract requirements, and analyze test data for accuracy and consistency.

March 31, 2023

Recommend operating parameters to the mill management.

April 16, 2023

Supervise met lab technicians, review and assign met lab priorities and personnel as required.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Metallurgist in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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120382

152622

133977

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

126052

165294

140385

What is the average salary for Chief Metallurgist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Metallurgist in Salem, OR. The base salary for Chief Metallurgist ranges from $120,382 to $152,622 with the average base salary of $133,977. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,052 to $165,294 with the average total cash compensation of $140,385.

View Average Salary for Chief Metallurgist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$133,977	$120,382 - $152,622
Bonus	$6,409	$5,669 - $12,673
Total Pay	$140,385	$126,052 - $165,294

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Metallurgist Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,108 - $148,470	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,436 - $157,761	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,039 - $148,384	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,916 - $158,369	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,916 - $158,369	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,756 - $158,167	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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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 alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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