Physicists Hourly Wage in Oregon (2024)

The median hourly wage for Physicists in Oregon is $86.44/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Oregon hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$37.29
/hour
Median (P50)
$86.44
/hour
Senior (P90)
$None
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$179,800
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Oregon vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$37.29
National: $37.56
-0.7%
Median (P50)
$86.44
National: $68.31
+26.5%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $37.29 $1492 $6463 $77,560
Q1 (P25) $45.04 $1802 $7807 $93,680
Median (P50) $86.44 $3458 $14983 $179,800
Q3 (P75) $98.75 $3950 $17116 $205,390
Senior (P90) $None $0 $0 N/A

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Physicists

#1
$96.92
$96.92/hr
+41.9%
#2
$96.3
$96.3/hr
+41.0%
#3
$86.44
$86.44/hr
+26.5%
#4
$85.91
$85.91/hr
+25.8%
#5
$85.64
$85.64/hr
+25.4%
#6
$84.87
$84.87/hr
+24.2%
#7
$84.02
$84.02/hr
+23.0%
#8
$82.53
$82.53/hr
+20.8%
#9
$79.62
$79.62/hr
+16.6%
#10
$79.5
$79.5/hr
+16.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Physicists in Oregon?

The median hourly wage for Physicists in Oregon is $86.44/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $179,800.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Oregon Physicists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Physicists in Oregon is $86.44/hr compared to the national average of $68.31/hr — higher by $18.13/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Physicists in Oregon?

Entry-level Physicists professionals in Oregon earn approximately $37.29/hour (10th percentile), which equals $77,560.0/year.

How much does a senior Physicists make per hour in Oregon?

Senior-level data is not available for Physicists in Oregon.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Physicists (SOC 192012) in Oregon.

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