State Median Salary
$90,257
Total DOL Filings
49,264
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
113.1
National average = 100
Oregon vs National Average
Oregon
$90,257
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Oregon median DOL salary is +82.3% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Oregon
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | 17,646 | $90,581 | Intel Corporation |
| Portland, OR | 12,152 | $86,172 | Oregon Health & Science University |
| Beaverton, OR | 9,010 | $96,813 | Nike Inc. |
| Salem, OR | 1,239 | $86,973 | MAY TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Corvallis, OR | 1,236 | $74,831 | Oregon State University |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 1,088 | $80,447 | Accenture LLP |
| Tualatin, OR | 846 | $99,126 | Lam Research Corporation |
| Eugene, OR | 831 | $79,841 | University of Oregon |
| Wilsonville, OR | 606 | $93,778 | Mentor Graphics Corporation |
| Aloha, OR | 450 | $91,796 | Intel Corporation |
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Type | Local Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 11,662 | $97,408 | |
| Infosys Limited | Staffing Firm | 3,538 | $77,487 |
| Nike Inc. | 2,567 | $138,443 | |
| Wipro Limited | Staffing Firm | 1,481 | $72,301 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | 1,094 | $67,000 | |
| Oregon State University | 857 | $65,727 | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Staffing Firm | 753 | $87,173 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 681 | $69,200 | |
| Accenture LLP | Staffing Firm | 569 | $85,342 |
| HCL America INC | Staffing Firm | 545 | $84,115 |
| University of Oregon | 500 | $59,966 | |
| Lam Research Corporation | 491 | $116,002 | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Staffing Firm | 394 | $90,646 |
| IBM India Private Limited | Staffing Firm | 377 | $74,825 |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 328 | $135,000 | |
| MAY TRUCKING COMPANY | 297 | $42,869 | |
| IBM Corporation | Staffing Firm | 291 | $96,595 |
| MERIT LOGISTICS | 279 | $26,083 | |
| KFORCE INC. | 278 | $87,360 | |
| UST Global Inc | 263 | $71,074 | |
| Centizen, Inc. | 246 | $100,000 | |
| Mentor Graphics Corporation | 242 | $100,000 | |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. | 241 | $130,000 | |
| SYNTEL INC | Staffing Firm | 240 | $78,728 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | Staffing Firm | 231 | $70,990 |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Oregon
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $187,199 | N/A | 15 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,891 | -19.8% | 131 |
| Human Resources Managers | $130,160 | -4.1% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -30% | 41 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,000 | -19% | 141 |
| Financial Managers | $125,660 | -14.7% | 52 |
| Pharmacists | $125,258 | -23.2% | 63 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,050 | -31% | 362 |
| Art Directors | $120,000 | -19.1% | 33 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,004 | +41.4% | 70 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $116,771 | +5.1% | 45 |
| Sales Managers | $113,105 | -11.5% | 42 |
| General and Operations Managers | $112,500 | +14.1% | 61 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,725 | -10.8% | 43 |
| Optometrists | $110,000 | -8.3% | 5 |
| Economists | $109,200 | -2.2% | 11 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $108,741 | N/A | 6 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $102,500 | -16.7% | 24 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,000 | -18.3% | 87 |
| Purchasing Managers | $98,120 | -24.9% | 22 |
BLS Wage Survey - Oregon
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Pharmacists | $163,120 | 3,660 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $158,110 | 300 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,640 | 5,650 |
| Physician Assistants | $149,130 | 1,930 |
| Art Directors | $148,410 | 1,040 |
| Financial Managers | $147,240 | 7,230 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $145,630 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $144,600 | 2,430 |
| Lawyers | $141,520 | 7,690 |
| Database Architects | $139,660 | 710 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Oregon?
Oregon has a cost of living index of
113.1 (national average = 100), meaning it is
13.1% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Oregon has the purchasing power equivalent of
$88,417 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $187,199 | $165,516 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,891 | $118,383 |
| Human Resources Managers | $130,160 | $115,084 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $114,943 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,000 | $111,406 |
Salary Trend in Oregon
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Oregon
Compare Oregon to Another State
See how Oregon stacks up against other states.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.