OR · Eugene · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Eugene, OR

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Eugene area earn a median of $39.01 per hour, about $81,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.27 and $48.62. That ranks 60th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 91st of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eugene.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Eugene, OR

The metro median is 4% below the Oregon statewide median of $40.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 340 compliance officers employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.20$56,58028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.27$65,04017% below U.S. median
Median$39.01$81,1403% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.62$101,13029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.29$115,00047% above U.S. median

How Eugene ranks

  • 60th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Oregon metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Eugene

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.01 median hour buys what $38.41 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,404
  • Per year: $70,218
  • Per month: $5,852

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Eugene-Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, OR7 mi$39.01/hr61,182
Corvallis, OR36 mi$36.42/hr61,993
Albany, OR39 mi$36.42/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$39.01/hr180,406
Bend, OR90 mi$39.50/hr106,926
Tigard, OR96 mi$41.23/hr57,301

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Oregon

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Eugene, OR?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $39.01 per hour, about $81,140 a year. The middle half earn between $31.27 and $48.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Eugene a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Eugene-Springfield ranks 91st of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Eugene as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60

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