Political Scientists Salary in Oregon (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$117,330
$56.41/hr
Annual Median
$119,460
$57.43/hr
Bottom 10%
$107,230
$51.55/hr
Top 10%
$119,460
$57.44/hr
Location vs National Average
Oregon
$117,330
Difference
-17.7% vs US avg
US National
$142,510
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $107,230 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $113,550 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $119,460 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $119,460 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $119,460 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$107K
25th
$114K
Median
$119K
75th
$119K
90th
$119K
In Oregon, Political Scientists salaries range from $107,230 at the 10th percentile to $119,460 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $12,230 (10% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
How Political Scientists Compares in Oregon
The average Political Scientists salary of $117,330 in Oregon ranks below the national average of $142,510.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.