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Medical Scientist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$53.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,798/year ($6,483/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 6th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 1,030 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $111,030 a year — though pay ranges from $69,720 for newcomers to $205,870 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $111,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,030 Medical Scientist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Medical Scientist salary of $111,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,798 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $111,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,494 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$9,142 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,483 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Oregon?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Oregon is $111,030 per year ($53.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,680 and $168,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $111,030, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $77,798 per year ($6,483 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,030 Medical Scientist jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.