DOL Median (Oregon)
$53,184
vs National
-24%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,024
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,184
-24% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Oregon earns $53,184 in nominal terms, which is 24% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,024 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASML US | $135,500 | 14 |
| KLA-Tencor Corporation | $135,000 | 21 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | $123,742 | 4 |
| Oregon State University | $60,000 | 6 |
| University of Oregon | $52,448 | 13 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Oregon
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How much does a Physicists make in Oregon?
The median Physicists salary in Oregon is $53,184 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Oregon a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Oregon earns 24% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,024 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.