Average and median wage in Oregon
Half of the 1,967,130 workers in Oregon earn less than $57,000 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $72,460, or $34.84 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $35,680 or less and the top 10% $129,520 or more. The average is 4% more than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 12% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $57KMedian
- $83K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Oregon per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,460 | $34.84 | $69,770 |
| Median | $57,000 | $27.40 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $35,680 | $17.15 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $42,690 | $20.52 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $83,070 | $39.94 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $129,520 | $62.27 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Oregon
Map of Oregon metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $78,430 | $60,690 | $58,431 | 105 | $552,022 |
| Corvallis | $74,000 | $57,680 | $55,623 | 104 | $562,829 |
| Bend | $69,260 | $54,570 | $52,612 | 104 | $672,286 |
| Salem | $67,920 | $55,310 | $51,761 | 104 | $454,689 |
| Eugene | $64,310 | $49,680 | $49,268 | 102 | $459,366 |
| Medford | $63,850 | $49,900 | $48,934 | 101 | $439,493 |
| Albany | $61,740 | $49,700 | $47,401 | 102 | $412,810 |
| Grants Pass | $59,710 | $50,730 | $45,926 | 98 | $392,879 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Oregon
- Chief Executives · Medford$503,650
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Portland$460,250
- Chief Executives · Portland$420,320
- Physicians, All Other · Grants Pass$385,830
- Chief Executives · Eugene$372,490
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Eugene$370,920
- Physicians, All Other · Eugene$348,630
- Physicians, All Other · Salem$343,300
- Neurologists · Portland$331,670
- Chief Executives · Salem$329,060
Most common jobs in Oregon
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,920 | $36,200 | $35,050 | $37,830 |
| Retail Salespersons | 48,090 | $40,360 | $36,770 | $41,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,690 | $43,210 | $43,480 | $44,680 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,330 | $44,650 | $44,410 | $51,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,730 | $123,140 | $129,010 | $126,700 |
| Cashiers | 37,660 | $36,710 | $35,300 | $38,680 |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,190 | $131,710 | $103,490 | $147,110 |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,980 | $51,180 | $49,910 | $52,750 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 27,720 | $45,740 | $44,750 | $48,060 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 25,890 | $42,200 | $39,340 | $44,030 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Oregon
Oregon income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Oregon's 2025 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Oregon at a glance
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Salary in Oregon: questions
What is the average salary in Oregon?
$72,460 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 4% more than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Oregon?
$57,000 a year: half of Oregon workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Oregon?
$34.84 an hour on average, and $27.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Oregon pays the most?
Portland, with an average of $78,430 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Oregon expensive to live in?
BEA puts Oregon prices 3% above the U.S. average (price parity 103.4). Within the state, Portland 105, Corvallis 104, Salem 104 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Oregon.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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