Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Oregon

Natural sciences managers in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $178,220 a year) and the least in Salem ($137,350), across the 6 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $165,300 and the median at $143,120 for 1,700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$178,220
Medford$168,210
Bend$154,970
Corvallis$152,820
Eugene$144,680
Salem$137,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$178,220	$165,200	$136,240	$117,463	105
Medford	$168,210	$128,600	$105,750	$111,612	101
Bend	$154,970	$135,710	$122,930	$103,874	104
Corvallis	$152,820	$144,470	$121,120	$102,617	104
Eugene	$144,680	$127,310	$110,090	$98,027	102
Salem	$137,350	$136,150	$121,120	$93,911	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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