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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $97,290 | $83,580 | $75,140 | $70,062 | 105 |
| Salem | $93,780 | $95,470 | $76,490 | $67,900 | 104 |
| Corvallis | $89,970 | $74,410 | $65,830 | $65,553 | 104 |
| Bend | $88,510 | $82,630 | $73,420 | $64,653 | 104 |
| Medford | $81,430 | $76,960 | $65,170 | $60,292 | 101 |
| Eugene | $65,410 | $61,370 | $50,330 | $50,067 | 102 |
*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.
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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 19-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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