Average salary in Oregon
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Oregon is $72,460 a year and the median is $57,000, across 1,967,130 jobs (BLS May 2025). Oregon ranks #12 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $72,460 |
| Median salary | $57,000 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.40 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $35,680 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $129,520 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $54,410 |
Highest-paying jobs in Oregon
- Physician: $347,180
- Chief Executive: $341,630
- Family Medicine Physician: $293,240
- Dentist: $211,690
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $177,190
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $175,270
- Airline Pilot: $173,190
- Pharmacist: $165,960
- Marketing Manager: $161,560
- Financial Manager: $156,460
- Sales Manager: $155,810
- Physician Assistant: $155,780
- Nurse Practitioner: $155,680
- Natural Sciences Manager: $143,120
- Software Engineer: $142,720
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $141,690
- Human Resources Manager: $140,570
- Lawyer: $138,210
- Purchasing Manager: $137,190
- Computer Network Architect: $135,660
Most common jobs in Oregon
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 59,920 | $35,050 |
| Retail Salesperson | 48,090 | $36,770 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 42,690 | $43,480 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 42,330 | $44,410 |
| Registered Nurse | 39,730 | $129,010 |
| Cashier | 37,660 | $35,300 |
| General and Operations Manager | 36,190 | $103,490 |
| Office Clerk | 27,980 | $49,910 |
| Laborer and Freight | 27,720 | $44,750 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 25,890 | $39,340 |
| Truck Driver | 23,970 | $61,980 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 23,150 | $51,740 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 23,040 | $48,410 |
| Teaching Assistant | 23,030 | $39,850 |
| Software Engineer | 21,830 | $142,720 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Oregon?
$72,460 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $57,000 ($27.40/hour), per BLS May 2025. Oregon ranks #12 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
Physician ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), Family Medicine Physician ($293,240), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Oregon?
Earning more than the median of $57,000 puts you above half of Oregon workers; the top 10% earn over $129,520.