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Average salary by job family in Corvallis
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $138,600 |
|---|---|
| Management | $134,860 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,630 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $103,580 |
| Legal | $102,840 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,820 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,820 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $82,410 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,400 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,810 |
| Protective Service | $65,390 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,640 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,950 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,970 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,960 |
| Production | $51,610 |
| Sales and Related | $47,950 |
| Healthcare Support | $47,300 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,130 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,430 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,360 |
Highest-paying jobs in Corvallis
- Dentists, General$228,740
- Family Medicine Physicians$211,810
- Medical and Health Services Managers$200,300
- Coaches and Scouts$193,180
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175,630
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,640
- Pharmacists$157,450
- Physician Assistants$156,370
- Natural Sciences Managers$152,820
- Financial Managers$152,420
Most common jobs in Corvallis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,310 | $34,260 | $33,350 |
| Retail Salespersons | 810 | $39,430 | $35,410 |
| Cashiers | 750 | $36,680 | $34,740 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 700 | $38,620 | $35,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 670 | $122,450 | $93,320 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 670 | $41,940 | $40,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 570 | $38,180 | $36,830 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 560 | $51,440 | $49,970 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 520 | $73,020 | $62,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 520 | $49,030 | $46,600 |
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Cost of living in Corvallis
Prices in the Corvallis area are 4% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 104.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,000 therefore buys what $71,142 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $562,829, 7.4 times the median household income of $76,011.
$562,829typical home value
$76,011median household income
104.0BEA price parity
96,359metro population
Take-home pay in Corvallis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,420 | $31,912 | $2,659 |
| Median wage | $57,680 | $44,451 | $3,704 |
| Average wage | $74,000 | $55,623 | $4,635 |
| 75th percentile wage | $85,740 | $62,947 | $5,246 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Salaries for every job in Corvallis
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical15 jobs
- Dentists, General$229K
- Family Medicine Physicians$212K
- Pharmacists$157K
- Physician Assistants$156K
- Nurse Practitioners$141K
- Veterinarians$124K
- Dental Hygienists$112K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Pharmacy Technicians$54K
Management19 jobs
- Medical and Health Services Managers$200K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159K
- Natural Sciences Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Human Resources Managers$135K
- General and Operations Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Marketing Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$118K
- Public Relations Managers$117K
- Industrial Production Managers$116K
- Fundraising Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Administrative Services Managers$98K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$73K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
- Mechanical Engineers$119K
- Industrial Engineers$118K
- Civil Engineers$114K
- Engineers, All Other$112K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical9 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Loan Officers$101K
- Logisticians$100K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Budget Analysts$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Fundraisers$66K
Educational Instruction and Library15 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$111K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$83K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Chemists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$91K
- Conservation Scientists$90K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$88K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Foresters$80K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Biological Technicians$55K
Construction and Extraction8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92K
- Electricians$92K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Carpenters$72K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
Protective Service4 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$82K
- Healthcare Social Workers$80K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$79K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77K
- Clergy$70K
- Social Workers, All Other$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$43K
- Religious Workers, All Other$35K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Production7 jobs
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Real Estate Brokers$81K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$37K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$62K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- Waiters and Waitresses$49K
- Cooks, Short Order$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Bartenders$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
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Salary in Corvallis: questions
What is a good salary in Corvallis?
Half of all workers in the Corvallis metro earn less than $57,680 and the average is $74,000. Earning more than $85,740 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Corvallis to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,573, because prices here are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Corvallis?
Dentists, General ($228,740), Family Medicine Physicians ($211,810), Medical and Health Services Managers ($200,300).
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. Area Corvallis, OR (18700), all occupations and 217 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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