Median DOL Salary
$74,831
Total DOL Filings
1,236
Companies Hiring
133
Cost of Living Index
113.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Corvallis, OR$74,831
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Corvallis, OR is 22.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Corvallis
Highest-Paying Occupations in Corvallis
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $123,000 | +12.4% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,006 | +42.5% | 25 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,500 | -32.9% | 6 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $108,741 | N/A | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,853 | -10.3% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,500 | -12% | 30 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -7.2% | 15 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,109 | -19.7% | 21 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,752 | -31.3% | 10 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,541 | -18.6% | 13 |
| Materials Scientists | $80,160 | -22.9% | 7 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,006 | -5.9% | 5 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,173 | -3.5% | 10 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,503 | -27.7% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,179 | -30.7% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $69,992 | -31% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $69,326 | -40.1% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,598 | -33.5% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $64,480 | -35% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,111 | -30% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Oregon
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Oregon.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,520 | 740 |
| Sociologists | $211,560 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $185,790 | 1,180 |
| Physicists | $183,860 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,990 | 800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $180,010 | 660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,210 | 8,190 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,100 | 320 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $170,220 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,860 | N/A |
Salary Trend in Corvallis, OR
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Corvallis, OR has a cost of living index of 113.1, which is 13.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $88,417 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $123,000 | $108,753 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,006 | $106,106 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,500 | $105,659 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $108,741 | $96,146 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,853 | $82,098 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Corvallis, OR stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Corvallis, OR
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.