Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Oregon, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Oregon, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 641,165 | $90,919 | $1,655 | 5.8% | 53.8% |
| 2 | Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $1,402 | 7.6% | 45.1% |
| 3 | Salem | 178,865 | $75,487 | $1,400 | 5.8% | 31.5% |
| 4 | Gresham | 112,378 | $77,795 | $1,586 | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| 5 | Hillsboro | 108,231 | $106,409 | $1,978 | 4.8% | 42.3% |
| 6 | Bend | 103,390 | $96,394 | $1,883 | 3.7% | 52.9% |
| 7 | Beaverton | 97,812 | $98,622 | $1,826 | 4.4% | 50.1% |
| 8 | Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $1,376 | 5.3% | 30.1% |
| 9 | Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $1,258 | 5.1% | 22.4% |
| 10 | Corvallis | 59,960 | $65,012 | $1,391 | 8.4% | 61.4% |
| 11 | Albany | 56,839 | $78,114 | $1,372 | 5.8% | 29.4% |
| 12 | Tigard | 56,011 | $108,823 | $1,782 | 4.7% | 51.0% |
| 13 | Aloha | 52,389 | $101,934 | $1,896 | 4.2% | 34.5% |
| 14 | Lake Oswego | 40,381 | $141,549 | $2,139 | 3.4% | 74.8% |
| 15 | Grants Pass | 39,311 | $59,646 | $1,217 | 5.3% | 19.3% |
| 16 | Keizer | 39,082 | $84,813 | $1,424 | 4.2% | 26.9% |
| 17 | Oregon City | 37,755 | $97,829 | $1,708 | 4.4% | 33.4% |
| 18 | Redmond | 36,092 | $84,164 | $1,628 | 4.5% | 30.3% |
| 19 | McMinnville | 34,596 | $73,736 | $1,380 | 5.5% | 25.8% |
| 20 | Bethany | 33,106 | $167,735 | $2,245 | 4.0% | 71.7% |
| 21 | Woodburn | 27,875 | $67,347 | $1,489 | 5.2% | 15.1% |
| 22 | Tualatin | 27,763 | $104,043 | $1,806 | 4.4% | 46.5% |
| 23 | Wilsonville | 26,974 | $96,236 | $1,878 | 6.5% | 44.3% |
| 24 | West Linn | 26,935 | $146,507 | $2,116 | 4.3% | 62.0% |
| 25 | Happy Valley | 26,738 | $122,151 | $2,029 | 4.8% | 46.4% |
| 26 | Forest Grove | 26,529 | $87,933 | $1,460 | 4.3% | 31.8% |
| 27 | Newberg | 26,066 | $93,232 | $1,713 | 3.9% | 34.2% |
| 28 | Roseburg | 23,778 | $53,918 | $1,063 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| 29 | Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $986 | 8.5% | 24.0% |
| 30 | Milwaukie | 21,392 | $86,892 | $1,598 | 5.8% | 41.5% |
| 31 | Ashland | 21,259 | $68,028 | $1,387 | 6.2% | 66.2% |
| 32 | Hayesville | 21,246 | $58,624 | $1,435 | 5.5% | 14.9% |
| 33 | Sherwood | 20,307 | $109,966 | $2,131 | 3.5% | 49.9% |
| 34 | Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $1,015 | 7.4% | 22.0% |
| 35 | Hermiston | 19,546 | $66,998 | $1,088 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| 36 | Cedar Mill | 19,471 | $164,079 | $1,882 | 7.8% | 72.3% |
| 37 | Lebanon | 19,344 | $63,176 | $1,312 | 5.8% | 21.3% |
| 38 | Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $1,364 | 3.1% | 28.4% |
| 39 | Canby | 18,134 | $100,989 | $1,542 | 4.0% | 30.5% |
| 40 | Dallas | 17,531 | $71,549 | $1,209 | 7.4% | 22.9% |
| 41 | Pendleton | 16,950 | $66,563 | $956 | 4.9% | 24.7% |
| 42 | Oak Grove | 16,796 | $86,226 | $1,744 | 5.3% | 43.6% |
| 43 | Four Corners | 16,275 | $69,669 | $1,416 | 4.7% | 10.3% |
| 44 | Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $1,034 | 6.0% | 22.9% |
| 45 | Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $1,653 | 4.9% | 29.1% |
| 46 | The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $993 | 7.7% | 22.7% |
| 47 | St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $1,413 | 3.6% | 16.9% |
| 48 | Cornelius | 14,255 | $96,273 | $1,573 | 5.0% | 18.9% |
| 49 | Oatfield | 13,294 | $103,224 | $1,786 | 4.4% | 35.6% |
| 50 | La Grande | 13,058 | $58,427 | $968 | 6.1% | 26.8% |
| 51 | Sandy | 12,854 | $108,984 | $1,861 | 6.0% | 29.7% |
| 52 | Gladstone | 11,977 | $91,250 | $1,740 | 5.9% | 25.8% |
| 53 | Ontario | 11,842 | $46,308 | $804 | 5.5% | 15.7% |
| 54 | Prineville | 11,470 | $72,980 | $1,355 | 9.4% | 16.3% |
| 55 | Damascus | 11,437 | $122,500 | $2,654 | 3.6% | 33.6% |
| 56 | Monmouth | 11,428 | $69,170 | $1,114 | 7.1% | 27.3% |
| 57 | Oak Hills | 11,131 | $127,179 | $1,935 | 3.1% | 65.2% |
| 58 | White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $1,379 | 3.4% | 10.6% |
| 59 | Fairview | 10,735 | $70,107 | $1,637 | 4.1% | 24.0% |
| 60 | Cottage Grove | 10,698 | $80,875 | $1,254 | 6.0% | 21.1% |
Oregon is in the West region (Pacific division), with 4,254,293 residents, a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $83,011. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.4 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,011 | 19 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 48 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 42 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.4 | 40 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 17 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 9.8% | 20 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Hawaii · Washington.
Oregon is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 4,254,293 residents (the 27th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.4. Its economy produced about $351,776 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 26th among states and DC, equal to $82,687 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, which is 48th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.5% of employment, 42nd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $57,000 a year ($27.40 an hour), 12% above the national median ($57,000 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Oregon are Fast Food and Counter Workers (59,920 jobs, median $35,050); Retail Salespersons (48,090 jobs, median $36,770); Stockers and Order Fillers (42,690 jobs, median $43,480); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (42,330 jobs, median $44,410); Registered Nurses (39,730 jobs, median $129,010). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $347,180); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $175,270); Pharmacists (median $165,960). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in community and social service (1.6 times the national share of workers) and personal care and service (1.4 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Oregon: the regional price parity is 103.4 against 100 for the whole country (40th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,525 a month and the median household income $83,011, so a year of rent equals 22.0% of income; the median home value is $477,600. The state minimum wage is $15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 9.90%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
9.8% of residents were born abroad and 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 64.5% drive alone, 2.2% use public transit and 19.0% work from home; 11.6% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52,683 | 15.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 44,774 | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 36,358 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34,918 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22,280 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20,734 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 19,682 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18,587 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 16,599 | 4.7% |
| Information | 16,554 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11,479 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,571 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,681 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9,623 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 8,398 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6,617 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5,977 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,084 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 2,742 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 437 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 6,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 117,900 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 176,800 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 351,100 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 31,900 | -7.3% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 101,400 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 250,700 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 360,700 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 209,500 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 66,800 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 307,300 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,980,200 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 215,390 | 109.5 | 0.96 | $50,390 | $37,120 | $74,920 | +6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 182,760 | 92.9 | 1.06 | $37,670 | $31,330 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 172,030 | 87.5 | 0.99 | $46,430 | $34,840 | $71,870 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 156,960 | 79.8 | 0.92 | $41,850 | $32,600 | $92,780 | +9% |
| Management | 125,510 | 63.8 | 0.89 | $124,810 | $62,410 | $227,540 | -1% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 133,300 | 67.8 | 1.00 | $84,720 | $53,430 | $141,320 | +2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 108,210 | 55.0 | 0.87 | $118,020 | $56,820 | $215,870 | +36% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 117,950 | 60.0 | 1.02 | $61,090 | $36,410 | $104,270 | +1% |
| Production | 108,000 | 54.9 | 1.00 | $49,720 | $37,080 | $80,340 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 91,600 | 46.6 | 0.92 | $47,470 | $38,150 | $61,380 | +24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 88,810 | 45.1 | 1.09 | $66,130 | $44,550 | $121,540 | +11% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 72,470 | 36.8 | 0.94 | $61,930 | $41,480 | $100,420 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 63,890 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $109,710 | $60,250 | $186,950 | +0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 57,960 | 29.5 | 1.01 | $42,310 | $34,290 | $59,650 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 38,350 | 19.5 | 0.80 | $59,260 | $37,760 | $102,790 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 57,550 | 29.3 | 1.40 | $41,600 | $34,570 | $61,370 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 53,330 | 27.1 | 1.58 | $61,860 | $44,430 | $99,150 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 42,050 | 21.4 | 1.27 | $103,880 | $63,480 | $174,460 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 30,930 | 15.7 | 1.19 | $64,310 | $38,990 | $137,000 | +2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,810 | 12.1 | 1.28 | $80,330 | $47,940 | $131,400 | -3% |
| Legal | 13,890 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $91,790 | $50,740 | $211,260 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 12,370 | 6.3 | 2.25 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $61,720 | +1% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.8% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.7% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,920 | 1.23 | $35,050 | $30,950 | $44,370 | +12% |
| Retail Salespersons | 48,090 | 0.98 | $36,770 | $31,720 | $49,090 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,690 | 1.19 | $43,480 | $35,670 | $50,960 | +16% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,330 | 0.78 | $44,410 | $37,650 | $53,120 | +24% |
| Registered Nurses | 39,730 | 0.93 | $129,010 | $95,280 | $155,010 | +32% |
| Cashiers | 37,660 | 0.96 | $35,300 | $30,890 | $45,820 | +7% |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,190 | 0.82 | $103,490 | $54,350 | $237,090 | -2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,980 | 0.90 | $49,910 | $36,120 | $67,370 | +11% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 27,720 | 0.74 | $44,750 | $34,820 | $58,010 | +11% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 25,890 | 0.93 | $39,340 | $33,570 | $55,000 | +7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 23,970 | 0.92 | $61,980 | $47,700 | $81,220 | +6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 23,150 | 1.07 | $51,740 | $38,480 | $70,320 | +9% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 23,040 | 0.80 | $48,410 | $31,200 | $77,620 | +37% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 23,030 | 1.28 | $39,850 | $30,300 | $50,860 | +8% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 22,930 | 29.99 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $43,330 | +0% |
| Software Developers | 21,830 | 1.02 | $142,720 | $83,070 | $213,540 | +5% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 21,710 | 1.25 | $54,060 | $37,750 | $74,600 | +7% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 21,550 | 1.21 | $43,100 | $36,080 | $58,280 | +15% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 19,440 | 0.59 | $47,450 | $36,710 | $64,130 | +6% |
| Project Management Specialists | 19,380 | 1.44 | $105,480 | $65,310 | $168,480 | +3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 16,880 | 1.09 | $46,950 | $36,030 | $71,010 | +7% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 16,840 | 1.38 | $50,130 | $39,900 | $63,340 | +9% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,160 | 0.83 | $54,350 | $38,630 | $78,480 | +10% |
| Carpenters | 15,110 | 1.78 | $62,870 | $43,800 | $106,360 | +4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 15,020 | 0.96 | $74,180 | $45,360 | $123,780 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 4,130 | 0.95 | $347,180 | $110,120 | $441,530 | +31% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,490 | 1.09 | $293,240 | $194,070 | $346,180 | +20% |
| Dentists, General | 1,660 | 1.05 | $211,690 | $143,990 | $353,310 | +24% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,440 | 0.88 | $175,270 | $109,370 | $264,440 | +0% |
| Pharmacists | 3,250 | 0.80 | $165,960 | $126,040 | $193,860 | +18% |
| Marketing Managers | 4,960 | 0.99 | $161,560 | $93,220 | $280,020 | -3% |
| Financial Managers | 7,610 | 0.71 | $156,460 | $100,890 | $277,820 | -6% |
| Sales Managers | 5,260 | 0.65 | $155,810 | $86,490 | $274,490 | +5% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,250 | 1.09 | $155,780 | $123,100 | $198,490 | +15% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,820 | 0.69 | $155,680 | $124,660 | $194,070 | +18% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,700 | 1.24 | $143,120 | $102,760 | $225,560 | -14% |
| Software Developers | 21,830 | 1.02 | $142,720 | $83,070 | $213,540 | +5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,550 | 0.73 | $141,690 | $92,640 | $295,630 | +14% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,810 | 1.01 | $140,570 | $92,900 | $238,590 | -6% |
| Lawyers | 7,150 | 0.75 | $138,210 | $73,610 | $263,790 | -13% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,540 | 0.68 | $135,660 | $90,360 | $173,880 | +1% |
| Art Directors | 1,040 | 1.55 | $133,840 | $89,390 | $216,700 | +17% |
| Construction Managers | 4,300 | 0.89 | $131,420 | $72,800 | $209,550 | +14% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,410 | 1.49 | $131,190 | $77,070 | $209,670 | -11% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1,640 | 0.99 | $131,090 | $77,330 | $153,860 | +38% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 4,160 | 1.00 | $130,050 | $76,240 | $165,060 | +23% |
| Registered Nurses | 39,730 | 0.93 | $129,010 | $95,280 | $155,010 | +32% |
| Veterinarians | 1,660 | 1.57 | $128,880 | $78,420 | $205,850 | -1% |
| Industrial Engineers | 5,810 | 1.26 | $128,290 | $82,170 | $198,960 | +25% |
| Data Scientists | 2,140 | 0.65 | $125,990 | $78,110 | $206,550 | +5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 22,930 | 29.99 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $43,330 | +0% |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 6,620 | 16.63 | $63,330 | $48,720 | $80,510 | +23% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,860 | 6.98 | $58,720 | $47,580 | $74,620 | +18% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 1,860 | 6.65 | $45,360 | $32,110 | $70,520 | -13% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 2,530 | 6.58 | $55,910 | $43,660 | $82,990 | +2% |
| Clergy | 3,850 | 5.33 | $63,140 | $37,970 | $99,960 | +4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 6,270 | 4.86 | $34,280 | $30,290 | $44,200 | -4% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 3,710 | 4.66 | $67,820 | $48,750 | $89,220 | -6% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,390 | 4.46 | $45,580 | $33,260 | $56,590 | +11% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 1,010 | 4.41 | $85,150 | $54,640 | $113,350 | +11% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 2,010 | 3.89 | $49,740 | $37,370 | $59,250 | +16% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,550 | 3.45 | $48,300 | $40,420 | $60,900 | +8% |
| Conservation Scientists | 1,020 | 3.10 | $80,790 | $61,110 | $130,400 | +11% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1,410 | 3.03 | $48,330 | $45,440 | $58,400 | +1% |
| Musicians and Singers | 1,310 | 2.86 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate Brokers | 1,670 | 2.86 | $63,070 | $44,980 | $96,980 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | 4,200 | 2.80 | $48,160 | $33,460 | $83,860 | -5% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 2,120 | 2.73 | $49,480 | $39,690 | $59,440 | +14% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 4,590 | 2.69 | $49,310 | $33,930 | $64,580 | -0% |
| Community Health Workers | 1,980 | 2.54 | $53,350 | $45,000 | $73,760 | +3% |
| Fundraising Managers | 1,160 | 2.37 | $103,870 | $64,260 | $159,310 | -17% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1,610 | 2.30 | $75,440 | $51,220 | $94,470 | +48% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 2,190 | 2.25 | $46,910 | $36,610 | $58,660 | +0% |
| Lodging Managers | 1,170 | 2.18 | $63,220 | $44,260 | $99,880 | -9% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 3,250 | 2.14 | $73,750 | $48,150 | $120,600 | +19% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 787 federal job postings open now in Oregon (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 144 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 115 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 114 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 39 |
| Indian Health Service | 36 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 32 |
| Air National Guard Units | 25 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 23 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Bonneville Power Administration | 21 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| National Park Service | 12 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 11 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 74 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 35 |
| Forestry Technician | 34 |
| Attorney | 32 |
| Nurse | 19 |
| Program Management | 16 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 16 |
| Human Resources Management | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 14 |
| Medical Officer | 13 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Social Work | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (580 postings).
The median wage in Oregon is $57,000 a year ($27.40 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+12%). The 10th percentile earns $35,680 and the 90th $129,520.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 215,390 | 109.5 | 0.96 | $50,390 | $37,120 | $74,920 | +6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 182,760 | 92.9 | 1.06 | $37,670 | $31,330 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 172,030 | 87.5 | 0.99 | $46,430 | $34,840 | $71,870 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 156,960 | 79.8 | 0.92 | $41,850 | $32,600 | $92,780 | +9% |
| Management | 125,510 | 63.8 | 0.89 | $124,810 | $62,410 | $227,540 | -1% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 133,300 | 67.8 | 1.00 | $84,720 | $53,430 | $141,320 | +2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 108,210 | 55.0 | 0.87 | $118,020 | $56,820 | $215,870 | +36% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 117,950 | 60.0 | 1.02 | $61,090 | $36,410 | $104,270 | +1% |
| Production | 108,000 | 54.9 | 1.00 | $49,720 | $37,080 | $80,340 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 91,600 | 46.6 | 0.92 | $47,470 | $38,150 | $61,380 | +24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 88,810 | 45.1 | 1.09 | $66,130 | $44,550 | $121,540 | +11% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 72,470 | 36.8 | 0.94 | $61,930 | $41,480 | $100,420 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 63,890 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $109,710 | $60,250 | $186,950 | +0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 57,960 | 29.5 | 1.01 | $42,310 | $34,290 | $59,650 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 38,350 | 19.5 | 0.80 | $59,260 | $37,760 | $102,790 | +18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 57,550 | 29.3 | 1.40 | $41,600 | $34,570 | $61,370 | +14% |
| Community and Social Service | 53,330 | 27.1 | 1.58 | $61,860 | $44,430 | $99,150 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 42,050 | 21.4 | 1.27 | $103,880 | $63,480 | $174,460 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 30,930 | 15.7 | 1.19 | $64,310 | $38,990 | $137,000 | +2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 23,810 | 12.1 | 1.28 | $80,330 | $47,940 | $131,400 | -3% |
| Legal | 13,890 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $91,790 | $50,740 | $211,260 | -10% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 12,370 | 6.3 | 2.25 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $61,720 | +1% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Oregon ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 9.90% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 103.4 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,525 |
| Median home value | $477,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.3% |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 64.5% |
| Public transit to work | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 19.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
9.8% of residents of Oregon were born abroad (418,197 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 142,979 |
| Vietnam | 20,807 |
| India | 19,558 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 19,544 |
| Canada | 15,137 |
| Philippines | 13,984 |
| Korea | 11,220 |
| Ukraine | 9,990 |
| Guatemala | 9,380 |
| Germany | 7,812 |
| Japan | 6,678 |
| England | 6,520 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 5,111 |
| Russia | 4,909 |
| Taiwan | 4,230 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.55 (Portland Metro 16.80; non-urban 14.55) (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 9.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$83,011 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
787 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.