Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,990 | $120,395 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.57 | $57.88 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $121,847.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $118,822 | $93,500 | $181,500 | 132 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Oregon is $125,990, or about $60.57 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Oregon is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Oregon typically earn from $93,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,140 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $125,990, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.