Oregon salaries by occupation
The median worker in Oregon earned $53,390 a year in 2024, about $25.67 an hour, 7.9% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 647 occupations.
Median pay $53,390 $25.67 per hour
Vs national median +7.9% U.S. $49,500
Workers 1,965,700 wage and salary
Occupations reported 647 with at least 100 employed
What Oregon is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 28.44× | 22,620 | $37,900 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 17.27× | 7,080 | $61,470 |
| Woodworkers, All Other | 9.29× | 780 | $45,560 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 7.94× | 2,170 | $46,810 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 6.94× | 2,750 | $55,810 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | 6.48× | 1,010 | $48,690 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 6.1× | 1,750 | $58,940 |
| Clergy | 5.87× | 4,340 | $63,370 |
| Foresters | 5.42× | 670 | $77,320 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 4.86× | 6,080 | $34,660 |
Metro areas in Oregon
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 8 Oregon metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $59,040 | $28.38 | 1,213,760 | #18 |
| Corvallis | $54,310 | $26.11 | 38,600 | #40 |
| Salem | $50,810 | $24.43 | 186,340 | #61 |
| Bend | $50,620 | $24.34 | 107,570 | #66 |
| Grants Pass | $49,010 | $23.56 | 31,030 | #102 |
| Medford | $48,340 | $23.24 | 88,610 | #124 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $48,200 | $23.17 | 157,600 | #133 |
| Albany | $48,010 | $23.08 | 45,880 | #139 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,520 | n/a | 740 | #4 of 18 |
| Dentists, General | $185,790 | $89.32 | 1,180 | #14 of 46 |
| Physicists | $183,860 | $88.40 | 120 | #3 of 26 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,990 | $87.50 | 800 | #32 of 37 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $180,010 | $86.54 | 660 | #3 of 28 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,210 | $85.68 | 8,190 | #10 of 49 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,100 | $83.70 | 320 | #13 of 31 |
| Pharmacists | $163,120 | $78.42 | 3,660 | #3 of 51 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $158,110 | n/a | 300 | #5 of 22 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,640 | $74.83 | 5,650 | #14 of 47 |
| Physician Assistants | $149,130 | $71.70 | 1,930 | #5 of 51 |
| Art Directors | $148,410 | $71.35 | 1,040 | #1 of 38 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,150 | $34,430 | $16.56 |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,930 | $36,140 | $17.38 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 44,740 | $41,430 | $19.92 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,140 | $98,580 | $47.40 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,900 | $123,990 | $59.61 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,890 | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| Cashiers | 36,960 | $34,220 | $16.45 |
| Office Clerks, General | 28,240 | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,520 | $43,110 | $20.73 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,720 | $61,180 | $29.41 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Oregon
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 74
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $130,100
- Power Plant Operators $114,500
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $75,800
- Tool and Die Makers $69,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,750
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $65,340
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $65,150
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $65,020
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $64,500
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $62,320
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,200
- Machinists $62,120
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,470
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $61,270
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $59,850
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $59,750
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,590
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $57,140
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,010
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $55,710
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $55,150
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,170
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,850
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,810
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,390
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,330
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $50,620
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,860
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,820
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $49,660
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $49,430
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $49,390
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $49,290
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,860
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,860
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $48,690
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,140
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,090
- Printing Press Operators $47,900
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,890
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,840
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $47,290
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,780
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,600
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,590
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,230
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,020
- Production Workers, All Other $45,710
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $45,690
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,680
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $45,580
- Woodworkers, All Other $45,560
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $45,370
- Upholsterers $44,930
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $44,300
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $44,300
- Furniture Finishers $43,780
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,640
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $42,430
- Helpers--Production Workers $41,410
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,430
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,270
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $39,680
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,830
- Etchers and Engravers $38,800
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,770
- Food Batchmakers $38,600
- Sewing Machine Operators $37,940
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $37,380
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,190
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,000
- Bakers $36,880
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,110
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $34,300
Education and library 54
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $158,110
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $124,060
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $107,840
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $103,560
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $102,840
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $101,640
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $99,460
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $97,680
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $97,550
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,520
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,000
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $96,330
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $90,200
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $90,120
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $85,810
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $84,190
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $83,870
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $83,840
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $83,120
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $81,470
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,720
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,710
- Instructional Coordinators $79,710
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,600
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $79,290
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $79,270
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,980
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $78,360
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $78,320
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $78,190
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,050
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $77,070
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $76,820
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,800
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $75,360
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,180
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $74,800
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $74,620
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $72,730
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $71,200
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $69,640
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $66,900
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $63,130
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,540
- Curators $55,290
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
- Library Technicians $46,950
- Tutors $46,770
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $44,930
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $44,260
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $43,320
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,360
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,540
Office and administrative support 47
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $70,690
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $70,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,730
- Brokerage Clerks $66,380
- Meter Readers, Utilities $61,820
- Postal Service Clerks $60,590
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $59,430
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $58,790
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $58,180
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $55,590
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,410
- Financial Clerks, All Other $52,830
- Bill and Account Collectors $52,530
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $51,890
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $51,070
- Billing and Posting Clerks $51,060
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $50,780
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $50,230
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,180
- Procurement Clerks $49,970
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,950
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,570
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $49,440
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $49,400
- File Clerks $49,340
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $49,230
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,190
- New Accounts Clerks $49,160
- Order Clerks $48,530
- Office Clerks, General $48,360
- Cargo and Freight Agents $48,290
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,270
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $47,460
- Customer Service Representatives $46,280
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,780
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,760
- Data Entry Keyers $45,650
- Tellers $44,600
- Couriers and Messengers $41,870
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $41,410
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $40,450
- Library Assistants, Clerical $40,090
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,800
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $38,420
- Gambling Cage Workers $36,940
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,270
Healthcare practitioners 43
- Dentists, General $185,790
- Pediatricians, General $181,990
- Pharmacists $163,120
- Physician Assistants $149,130
- Nurse Practitioners $144,600
- Radiation Therapists $125,680
- Registered Nurses $123,990
- Nurse Midwives $123,080
- Optometrists $119,980
- Dental Hygienists $118,280
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $110,600
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $110,160
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $108,230
- Occupational Therapists $106,840
- Physical Therapists $104,430
- Speech-Language Pathologists $104,230
- Veterinarians $102,910
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $99,530
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $96,550
- Respiratory Therapists $96,130
- Chiropractors $96,100
- Audiologists $95,000
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $85,840
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $84,990
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $82,200
- Therapists, All Other $80,210
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,640
- Surgical Technologists $79,410
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,570
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $73,850
- Paramedics $73,380
- Recreational Therapists $64,000
- Surgical Assistants $61,970
- Hearing Aid Specialists $61,850
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $58,240
- Athletic Trainers $57,420
- Medical Records Specialists $57,260
- Psychiatric Technicians $51,640
- Pharmacy Technicians $51,210
- Opticians, Dispensing $49,550
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,950
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $48,730
- Emergency Medical Technicians $48,070
Installation, maintenance and repair 43
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $126,460
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $123,180
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $90,210
- Riggers $89,770
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $88,600
- Rail Car Repairers $85,380
- Avionics Technicians $82,980
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $81,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,290
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $78,440
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $78,080
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $72,110
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $72,000
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,430
- Medical Equipment Repairers $67,020
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians $66,030
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $64,360
- Millwrights $63,190
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,740
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,670
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,210
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $57,910
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,490
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $57,180
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $56,860
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,720
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $56,600
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $56,580
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $52,950
- Home Appliance Repairers $51,830
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,120
- Motorcycle Mechanics $50,980
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,750
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $50,040
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $49,780
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,680
- Mechanical Door Repairers $49,510
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $49,190
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,940
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $47,440
- Tire Repairers and Changers $45,560
- Bicycle Repairers $41,660
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,300
Construction and extraction 41
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $123,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,860
- Electricians $97,320
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $93,110
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $91,150
- Tapers $90,180
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $90,060
- Construction and Building Inspectors $82,220
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $74,870
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $69,290
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,210
- Stonemasons $67,080
- Sheet Metal Workers $65,190
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $64,390
- Pipelayers $64,110
- Glaziers $63,240
- Highway Maintenance Workers $62,990
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $62,830
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,290
- Carpenters $61,170
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $61,050
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $60,380
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $60,230
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $58,720
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $58,460
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $57,890
- Roofers $56,320
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $55,900
- Tile and Stone Setters $54,380
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $54,080
- Construction Laborers $49,970
- Carpet Installers $49,810
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,880
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $48,700
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $48,510
- Fence Erectors $47,570
- Helpers--Carpenters $47,020
- Helpers--Electricians $47,020
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $42,740
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $42,570
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $39,340
Life, physical and social science 37
- Physicists $183,860
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $132,550
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $115,890
- School Psychologists $113,180
- Economists $111,660
- Physical Scientists, All Other $109,120
- Life Scientists, All Other $106,370
- Materials Scientists $103,980
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $96,700
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,120
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,560
- Hydrologists $92,750
- Urban and Regional Planners $92,400
- Microbiologists $89,220
- Epidemiologists $89,220
- Conservation Scientists $86,170
- Biological Scientists, All Other $85,840
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,150
- Chemists $84,150
- Psychologists, All Other $82,960
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,660
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $79,790
- Soil and Plant Scientists $79,460
- Forensic Science Technicians $78,100
- Food Scientists and Technologists $77,610
- Foresters $77,320
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $68,640
- Social Science Research Assistants $57,800
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $56,590
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $55,890
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,810
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,350
- Chemical Technicians $49,920
- Food Science Technicians $48,840
- Biological Technicians $47,690
- Agricultural Technicians $39,150
Transport and material moving 34
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $214,520
- Air Traffic Controllers $113,030
- Commercial Pilots $112,620
- Crane and Tower Operators $110,280
- Ship Engineers $87,230
- Transportation Inspectors $85,450
- Locomotive Engineers $77,210
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $75,590
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $68,700
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $66,910
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $62,900
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,180
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $61,040
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,430
- Flight Attendants $59,520
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,470
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $55,760
- Bus Drivers, School $52,090
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,050
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $49,400
- Light Truck Drivers $45,710
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $45,590
- Aircraft Service Attendants $43,130
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,110
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $42,660
- Stockers and Order Fillers $41,430
- Parking Attendants $39,150
- Driver/Sales Workers $38,180
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,460
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,610
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $36,480
- Taxi Drivers $35,740
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,490
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,660
Arts, design, entertainment and media 32
- Art Directors $148,410
- Fashion Designers $125,310
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $108,630
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $93,610
- Technical Writers $83,200
- Producers and Directors $80,610
- Writers and Authors $77,830
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $75,340
- Editors $72,780
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $72,030
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $66,560
- Public Relations Specialists $64,580
- Designers, All Other $64,550
- Interior Designers $64,250
- Graphic Designers $63,800
- Music Directors and Composers $62,400
- Film and Video Editors $62,020
- Interpreters and Translators $61,520
- Photographers $55,640
- Audio and Video Technicians $53,850
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $52,350
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $50,060
- Coaches and Scouts $48,840
- Broadcast Technicians $48,780
- Lighting Technicians $44,560
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $42,410
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $41,540
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,580
- Craft Artists $38,590
- Floral Designers $38,290
- Actors not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
Management 31
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $178,210
- Marketing Managers $155,640
- Financial Managers $147,240
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $145,630
- Natural Sciences Managers $136,840
- Human Resources Managers $135,780
- Medical and Health Services Managers $135,530
- Purchasing Managers $130,700
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $129,020
- Sales Managers $127,780
- Construction Managers $126,660
- Managers, All Other $124,190
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $122,990
- Training and Development Managers $119,700
- Public Relations Managers $119,040
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $109,480
- Administrative Services Managers $108,490
- Emergency Management Directors $106,870
- Industrial Production Managers $106,390
- Facilities Managers $103,740
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,020
- General and Operations Managers $98,580
- Fundraising Managers $97,240
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,520
- Education Administrators, All Other $89,310
- Social and Community Service Managers $82,130
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $72,480
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $72,280
- Lodging Managers $71,990
- Food Service Managers $63,600
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $54,510
Business and financial 30
- Financial Risk Specialists $113,870
- Financial and Investment Analysts $107,680
- Labor Relations Specialists $103,210
- Management Analysts $100,840
- Project Management Specialists $100,000
- Budget Analysts $94,640
- Financial Examiners $92,670
- Logisticians $89,920
- Compliance Officers $84,210
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,600
- Accountants and Auditors $81,130
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $80,990
- Personal Financial Advisors $80,190
- Financial Specialists, All Other $79,570
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,350
- Insurance Underwriters $79,290
- Cost Estimators $78,970
- Credit Analysts $78,650
- Loan Officers $74,720
- Human Resources Specialists $74,030
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $73,960
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,370
- Training and Development Specialists $70,320
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $66,120
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $64,730
- Fundraisers $61,760
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $59,320
- Credit Counselors $58,730
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $53,940
- Tax Preparers $49,220
Architecture and engineering 28
- Environmental Engineers $130,370
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,920
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $128,760
- Engineers, All Other $125,920
- Industrial Engineers $124,560
- Chemical Engineers $115,800
- Aerospace Engineers $112,460
- Electrical Engineers $109,660
- Civil Engineers $103,070
- Mechanical Engineers $101,290
- Surveyors $87,730
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,170
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $86,140
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,870
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $82,810
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,390
- Mechanical Drafters $79,660
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,390
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $77,140
- Landscape Architects $76,380
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,370
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $75,650
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $75,130
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,690
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,430
- Drafters, All Other $58,840
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $57,990
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $49,460
Personal care and service 23
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $61,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $52,600
- Skincare Specialists $52,000
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,700
- Animal Trainers $48,690
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $48,370
- Residential Advisors $47,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,850
- Crematory Operators $41,770
- Tour and Travel Guides $39,560
- Concierges $38,970
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $38,840
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $37,900
- Recreation Workers $37,440
- Childcare Workers $36,250
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,970
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $35,920
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,760
- Animal Caretakers $35,310
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,810
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $33,740
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $32,050
- Gambling Dealers $28,980
Sales 20
- Sales Engineers $117,070
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $103,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $82,060
- Real Estate Brokers $70,860
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,210
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,900
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,030
- Insurance Sales Agents $60,710
- Travel Agents $49,690
- Real Estate Sales Agents $48,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,010
- Advertising Sales Agents $45,090
- Parts Salespersons $44,330
- Counter and Rental Clerks $42,730
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $38,000
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $37,940
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,420
- Telemarketers $36,900
- Retail Salespersons $36,140
- Cashiers $34,220
Computing and mathematics 19
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $180,010
- Database Architects $139,660
- Software Developers $135,260
- Computer Network Architects $130,810
- Actuaries $129,340
- Computer Programmers $126,980
- Information Security Analysts $119,000
- Computer Systems Analysts $111,140
- Data Scientists $106,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,000
- Computer Occupations, All Other $102,940
- Database Administrators $102,650
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,590
- Operations Research Analysts $99,250
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $98,970
- Statisticians $93,620
- Web Developers $79,540
- Computer Network Support Specialists $70,320
- Computer User Support Specialists $61,120
Protective service 17
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,500
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $115,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $108,060
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $97,730
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,140
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $83,120
- Private Detectives and Investigators $77,320
- Firefighters $73,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $67,840
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,030
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,140
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,590
- Security Guards $43,680
- School Bus Monitors $37,850
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,960
Community and social service 16
- Healthcare Social Workers $85,150
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,970
- Marriage and Family Therapists $79,890
- Counselors, All Other $76,100
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,000
- Health Education Specialists $73,830
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,830
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,660
- Clergy $63,370
- Social Workers, All Other $63,350
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,770
- Community Health Workers $55,510
- Rehabilitation Counselors $52,630
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,200
- Social and Human Service Assistants $48,660
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $46,810
Healthcare support 16
- Massage Therapists $82,860
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $73,580
- Physical Therapist Assistants $69,510
- Dental Assistants $57,720
- Medical Assistants $49,900
- Medical Equipment Preparers $49,050
- Nursing Assistants $48,390
- Phlebotomists $47,510
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,440
- Psychiatric Aides $46,650
- Orderlies $43,810
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $42,830
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $41,490
- Medical Transcriptionists $39,630
- Pharmacy Aides $38,640
- Physical Therapist Aides $35,880
Food preparation and serving 16
- Chefs and Head Cooks $60,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,850
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,870
- Cooks, All Other $40,540
- Cooks, Restaurant $38,040
- Cooks, Fast Food $37,020
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $36,580
- Food Preparation Workers $36,390
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,020
- Cooks, Short Order $35,620
- Dishwashers $35,400
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,430
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $34,270
- Bartenders $33,970
- Waiters and Waitresses $33,930
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,420
Farming, fishing and forestry 11
- Fallers $84,770
- Log Graders and Scalers $62,860
- Logging Equipment Operators $58,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $55,370
- Agricultural Inspectors $53,090
- Forest and Conservation Workers $42,810
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,730
- Agricultural Workers, All Other $38,800
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,360
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,200
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,050
Building and grounds maintenance 9
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $63,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,250
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $49,400
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $46,000
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,170
- Pest Control Workers $42,930
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,550
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,970
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Oregon?
The median across all occupations is $53,390 a year, or $25.67 an hour, covering 1,965,700 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Oregon?
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($214,520), Dentists, General ($185,790), Physicists ($183,860) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Oregon employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 58,150 employed at a median of $34,430. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Oregon electricity averages 16.27¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.