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Chemist Salary in Portland, OR
A mid-level Chemist in Portland, OR earns a median $94,990, ranging $77,260 (P25) to $162,930 (P90).
Chemist salary percentiles in Portland, OR
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $77,260 |
| Median (50th) | $94,990 |
| 75th percentile | $121,840 |
| 90th percentile | $162,930 |
| Mean | $103,080 |
H-1B prevailing wage
In Portland, OR, across 7 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $82,410 (DOL OFLC records).
Job outlook
Nationally, Chemists is projected to grow +6.2% with ~6,600 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Chemist bands for Portland, OR draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this chemist salary data for Portland, OR come from?
Every percentile for chemist roles in Portland, OR is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Portland, OR chemist salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Portland, OR figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Portland, OR?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for chemist roles in the Portland, OR metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Portland, OR data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the chemist figures for Portland, OR refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.