Jobs in Oregon — Pay & Openings by City
439,150 professionals employed across 1 major Oregon metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $59,775/yr. Top hiring industry: Technology.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Oregon
Technology, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Outdoor are the largest employment sectors in Oregon.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Registered Nurse.
Jobs in Oregon by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $59,775 | 439,150 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Stocker jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Oregon metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Oregon
State averages across the Oregon metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Oregon Average Median |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $130,310 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $123,100 |
| Operations Manager salary guide | $121,050 |
| Electrician salary guide | $105,090 |
| Plumber salary guide | $101,010 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $87,950 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $80,170 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $74,900 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $73,710 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $71,990 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $65,260 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $64,830 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $63,800 |
| Welder salary guide | $62,050 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $60,450 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.