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Average Salary in Oregon
This page shows what jobs actually pay in Oregon, occupation by occupation, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for May 2024. BLS publishes wage estimates for 722 occupations in Oregon. For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage in May 2024 was $67,920, the median wage was $23.80 an hour, and total U.S. employment covered by the survey was 154,187,380 jobs. Use the tables below to see Oregon's highest-paying occupations, its largest occupations, and which Oregon jobs pay more — or less — than the same job nationally.
Highest-paying occupations in Oregon
The highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for Oregon is dermatologists, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ — 613.2% higher than the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920 — and a median wage of $239,200+ across 210 jobs. Compared with the same occupation nationally (mean $239,200+), Oregon pays 39.3% higher for this work. Next on the list are radiologists at a mean of $239,200+ and neurologists at $239,200+. These top-paying fields are small: together the top three employ 430 people in Oregon, so they describe the top of the Oregon wage ladder rather than the typical worker's experience.
| Occupation | Employment | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | 210 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Radiologists | 150 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Neurologists | 70 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Chief Executives | 920 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 280 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Physicians, All Other | 4,080 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 200 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 230 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 740 | — | $214,520 | $239,200+ |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,770 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 410 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 490 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Podiatrists | 140 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Anesthesiologists | 720 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Cardiologists | 130 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
Largest occupations in Oregon
The occupation with the most jobs in Oregon is fast food and counter workers, employing an estimated 58,150 people at a median annual wage of $34,430 and a mean of $35,090. Nationally the same occupation pays a median of $30,480, so Oregon's typical pay for this work runs 13.0% higher. The next-largest occupations are retail salespersons (47,930 jobs, median $36,140) and stockers and order fillers (44,740 jobs, median $41,430). Because these occupations are so large, their wages move the overall picture of Oregon pay far more than the small, highly paid fields above.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,150 | $34,430 | $35,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,930 | $36,140 | $40,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 44,740 | $41,430 | $42,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,140 | $98,580 | $127,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,900 | $123,990 | $120,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,890 | $41,490 | $42,950 |
| Cashiers | 36,960 | $34,220 | $35,370 |
| Office Clerks, General | 28,240 | $48,360 | $49,910 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,520 | $43,110 | $44,870 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,720 | $61,180 | $63,890 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,260 | $37,550 | $40,200 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 23,260 | $49,950 | $52,890 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 23,250 | $50,180 | $52,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 22,940 | $46,280 | $47,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 22,920 | $33,930 | $42,530 |
Where Oregon pays a premium — and where it lags
Comparing each occupation's Oregon median with its own national median shows where Oregon's labor market is strong. Among occupations with at least 1,000 Oregon jobs, the largest premium is for electricians: a median of $97,320 in Oregon versus $62,350 nationally, 56.1% higher. The largest discount is for advertising sales agents, at $45,090 in Oregon versus $61,460 nationally, 26.6% lower. In total, 240 of the 322 occupations with 1,000 or more Oregon jobs pay a median above their national median. Separately, 315 of the 722 occupations published for Oregon have a median annual wage above the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920, which underlines how much of Oregon's job base sits in lower-wage service work even in a state with high-paying headline jobs.
| Occupation | Oregon median | U.S. median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $97,320 | $62,350 | +56.1% |
| Fashion Designers | $125,310 | $80,690 | +55.3% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $93,110 | $62,970 | +47.9% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $55,540 | $38,470 | +44.4% |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $83,120 | $57,970 | +43.4% |
| Veterinarians | $102,910 | $125,510 | -18.0% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $37,940 | $46,370 | -18.2% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $63,030 | $78,140 | -19.3% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $80,190 | $102,140 | -21.5% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $45,090 | $61,460 | -26.6% |
Oregon salary FAQ
What is the highest-paying job in Oregon?
By average pay, dermatologists is the highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for Oregon, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ and a median of $239,200+ in May 2024.
What is the average salary in Oregon?
For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage was $67,920 in May 2024. In Oregon, the largest occupation, fast food and counter workers, paid a median of $34,430 across 58,150 jobs, and the tables on this page show mean and median pay for all 722 published occupations.
How many jobs does the largest occupation in Oregon have?
Fast Food and Counter Workers is the largest occupation published for Oregon, with an estimated 58,150 jobs in May 2024 and a mean annual wage of $35,090.
Which occupations pay more in Oregon than in the U.S. overall?
Among occupations with at least 1,000 Oregon jobs, electricians shows the largest premium: a median of $97,320 in Oregon versus $62,350 nationally, 56.1% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Figures checked October 2026.