Highest-paying jobs in Oregon
Answer
Emergency Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Oregon, $239,200+ a year, followed by chief executives ($341,630) and family medicine physicians ($293,240). The median for all jobs in Oregon is $57,000, 11th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 14th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $57,000
- 11th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $27.40
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 103.4
- Median worth $55,147 at US prices (14th)
- Jobs
- 1,967,130
- 678 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Oregon, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Oregon are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Oregon
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 890 | $335,550 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $341,630 | $164.25 | 910 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $293,240 | $140.98 | 1,490 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $224,690 | $108.02 | 620 | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $211,690 | $101.77 | 1,660 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $206,220 | $99.15 | 730 | $140,300 | Master's degree |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,270 | $84.26 | 7,440 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $173,190 | — | 750 | $232,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $165,960 | $79.79 | 3,250 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $161,560 | $77.67 | 4,960 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $156,460 | $75.22 | 7,610 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $155,810 | $74.91 | 5,260 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $155,780 | $74.89 | 2,250 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $155,680 | $74.85 | 2,820 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $143,120 | $68.81 | 1,700 | $167,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Software Developers | $142,720 | $68.62 | 21,830 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $141,690 | $68.12 | 5,550 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $140,570 | $67.58 | 2,810 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Database Architects | $138,250 | $66.46 | 730 | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Lawyers | $138,210 | $66.45 | 7,150 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $137,190 | $65.96 | 980 | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $135,660 | $65.22 | 1,540 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $134,350 | $64.59 | 540 | $100,580 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 24 | Art Directors | $133,840 | $64.34 | 1,040 | $114,850 | Bachelor's degree |
| 25 | Optometrists | $132,020 | $63.47 | 560 | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Oregon without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $131,090 | $63.02 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $122,130 | $58.72 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $107,450 | $51.66 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $103,520 | $49.77 | 2,860 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $103,070 | $49.55 | 7,890 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Electricians | $101,310 | $48.71 | 10,590 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $99,890 | $48.02 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $97,050 | $46.66 | 5,370 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $96,050 | $46.18 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,140 | $42.38 | 5,030 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $86,970 | $41.81 | 7,120 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $84,510 | $40.63 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | $83,690 | $40.24 | 3,650 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $81,640 | $39.25 | 2,950 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $80,460 | $38.68 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Oregon
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,920 | $35,050 | $16.85 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 48,090 | $36,770 | $17.68 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,690 | $43,480 | $20.90 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,330 | $44,410 | $21.35 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 39,730 | $129,010 | $62.02 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Cashiers | 37,660 | $35,300 | $16.97 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | General and Operations Managers | 36,190 | $103,490 | $49.76 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 27,980 | $49,910 | $23.99 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 27,720 | $44,750 | $21.52 | No formal educational credential |
| 10 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 25,890 | $39,340 | $18.92 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 23,970 | $61,980 | $29.80 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 12 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 23,150 | $51,740 | $24.88 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Waiters and Waitresses | 23,040 | $48,410 | $23.27 | No formal educational credential |
| 14 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 23,030 | $39,850 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 15 | Software Developers | 21,830 | $142,720 | $68.62 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 21,710 | $54,060 | $25.99 | Some college, no degree |
| 17 | Cooks, Restaurant | 21,550 | $43,100 | $20.72 | No formal educational credential |
| 18 | Customer Service Representatives | 19,440 | $47,450 | $22.81 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Project Management Specialists | 19,380 | $105,480 | $50.71 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 16,880 | $46,950 | $22.57 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Oregon
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semiconductor Processing Technicians | 16.6× | 6,620 | $63,330 |
| 2 | Logging Equipment Operators | 7.0× | 1,860 | $58,720 |
| 3 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 6.7× | 1,860 | $45,360 |
| 4 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 6.6× | 2,530 | $55,910 |
| 5 | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | 6.2× | 900 | $50,050 |
| 6 | Clergy | 5.3× | 3,850 | $63,140 |
| 7 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 5.1× | 630 | $54,540 |
| 8 | Foresters | 5.1× | 670 | $81,450 |
| 9 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 4.9× | 6,270 | $34,280 |
| 10 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 4.5× | 2,390 | $45,580 |
| 11 | Food Science Technicians | 4.5× | 820 | $50,590 |
| 12 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 4.4× | 1,010 | $85,150 |
What 133 careers pay in Oregon
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| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $391,490 | 390 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $420,860 | 230 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $328,730 | 160 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $496,010 | 150 |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $248,560 | — |
| Pathologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $312,400 | 150 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200+ | — | — | $358,550 | 140 |
| OB-GYN | $395,340 | 6 | $382,485 | $292,910 | 270 |
| Psychiatrist | $314,880 | 8 | $304,641 | $281,870 | 430 |
| CRNA | $272,330 | 14 | $263,475 | $236,590 | 370 |
| Pediatrician | $224,690 | 15 | $217,384 | $210,040 | 620 |
| Dentist | $211,690 | 5 | $204,806 | $170,950 | 1,660 |
| Airline Pilot | $173,190 | 19 | $167,558 | $232,140 | 750 |
| Judge | $166,400 | 19 | $160,989 | $153,990 | 40 |
| Pharmacist | $165,960 | 2 | $160,563 | $140,910 | 3,250 |
| Marketing Manager | $161,560 | 16 | $156,307 | $166,790 | 4,960 |
| Physician Assistant | $155,780 | 6 | $150,714 | $135,880 | 2,250 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $155,680 | 4 | $150,618 | $132,300 | 2,820 |
| Nurse Midwife | $146,900 | 7 | $142,123 | $134,040 | 240 |
| Software Engineer | $142,720 | 5 | $138,079 | $135,980 | 21,830 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $141,690 | 6 | $137,083 | $123,860 | 5,550 |
| HR Manager | $140,570 | 17 | $135,999 | $149,280 | 2,810 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $138,600 | 4 | $134,093 | $109,910 | 230 |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | 19 | $133,716 | $159,670 | 7,150 |
| Network Engineer | $135,660 | 14 | $131,249 | $134,050 | 1,540 |
| Psychologist | $134,350 | 1 | $129,981 | $100,580 | 540 |
| Optometrist | $132,020 | 33 | $127,727 | $136,570 | 560 |
| Radiation Therapist | $131,600 | 2 | $127,321 | $105,310 | 160 |
| Construction Manager | $131,420 | 8 | $127,147 | $114,990 | 4,300 |
| Lineman | $131,090 | 3 | $126,827 | $95,320 | 1,640 |
| Actuary | $130,380 | 14 | $126,140 | $130,000 | 210 |
| School Principal | $130,050 | 9 | $125,821 | $105,870 | 4,160 |
| Registered Nurse | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $129,010 | 3 | $124,815 | $97,550 | 39,730 |
| Veterinarian | $128,880 | 21 | $124,689 | $130,100 | 1,660 |
| Data Scientist | $125,990 | 12 | $121,893 | $120,230 | 2,140 |
| Electrical Engineer | $125,160 | 13 | $121,090 | $120,630 | 2,540 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $124,630 | 31 | $120,577 | $134,960 | 250 |
| Financial Advisor | $122,830 | 8 | $118,836 | $105,070 | 3,070 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $122,510 | 7 | $118,526 | $109,370 | 150 |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,080 | 5 | $118,110 | $98,100 | 3,600 |
| MRI Technician | $121,920 | 4 | $117,956 | $95,480 | 510 |
| Commercial Pilot | $120,760 | 21 | $116,833 | $123,220 | 670 |
| Financial Analyst | $120,590 | 3 | $116,669 | $102,740 | 2,820 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $120,220 | 4 | $116,311 | $96,590 | 1,210 |
| Chemical Engineer | $116,950 | 21 | $113,147 | $125,040 | 140 |
| Occupational Therapist | $112,310 | 2 | $108,658 | $100,330 | 1,170 |
| Meteorologist | $112,260 | 11 | $108,610 | $99,070 | 100 |
| Audiologist | $109,560 | 8 | $105,997 | $95,780 | 140 |
| Detective | $107,450 | 11 | $103,956 | $93,790 | 520 |
| School Psychologist | $106,070 | 8 | $102,621 | $95,990 | 570 |
| Project Manager | $105,480 | 10 | $102,050 | $102,320 | 19,380 |
| Civil Engineer | $105,250 | 6 | $101,828 | $100,840 | 4,890 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,510 | 12 | $100,144 | $102,760 | 3,210 |
| Operations Manager | $103,490 | 25 | $100,125 | $105,770 | 36,190 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $103,470 | 21 | $100,105 | $104,110 | 2,920 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $102,660 | 9 | $99,322 | $97,870 | 1,600 |
| Radiology Technician | $102,290 | 4 | $98,964 | $80,110 | 2,700 |
| UX Designer | $102,220 | 11 | $98,896 | $104,000 | 1,230 |
| Business Analyst | $101,840 | 14 | $98,528 | $101,860 | 10,840 |
| Electrician | $101,310 | 1 | $98,016 | $63,190 | 10,590 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $100,560 | 7 | $97,290 | $82,280 | 1,340 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $99,240 | 7 | $96,013 | $74,310 | 550 |
| Architect | $98,800 | 22 | $95,587 | $99,280 | 2,050 |
| Plumber | $97,050 | 3 | $93,894 | $63,800 | 5,370 |
| Loan Officer | $94,440 | 6 | $91,369 | $76,690 | 4,220 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,520 | 4 | $88,544 | $66,940 | 850 |
| Police Officer | $88,140 | 10 | $85,274 | $76,210 | 5,030 |
| Massage Therapist | $86,970 | 3 | $84,142 | $58,450 | 2,250 |
| Accountant | $85,800 | 13 | $83,010 | $83,680 | 14,920 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $85,150 | 7 | $82,381 | $76,780 | 1,010 |
| Nutritionist | $84,180 | 6 | $81,443 | $76,400 | 700 |
| Correctional Officer | $83,690 | 4 | $80,969 | $58,940 | 3,650 |
| Crane Operator | $83,260 | 10 | $80,553 | $68,080 | 340 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $83,010 | 2 | $80,311 | $62,930 | 2,660 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $82,850 | 14 | $80,156 | $79,870 | 1,080 |
| Claims Adjuster | $81,640 | 12 | $78,985 | $78,000 | 2,950 |
| Chiropractor | $81,540 | 18 | $78,889 | $79,200 | 610 |
| Surgical Technician | $81,390 | 2 | $78,743 | $64,650 | 1,090 |
| Forensic Scientist | $80,950 | 10 | $78,318 | $72,060 | 110 |
| LPN | $80,470 | 3 | $77,853 | $64,400 | 4,260 |
| High School Teacher | $79,570 | 11 | $76,983 | $72,040 | 11,730 |
| Librarian | $78,070 | 11 | $75,531 | $68,270 | 1,690 |
| HR Specialist | $78,060 | 12 | $75,522 | $75,940 | 10,620 |
| Barber | $77,430 | 1 | $74,912 | $38,210 | — |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,130 | 12 | $74,622 | $63,970 | 12,600 |
| Private Investigator | $76,480 | 1 | $73,993 | $51,220 | 610 |
| Paramedic | $74,840 | 7 | $72,406 | $60,600 | 1,210 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $74,590 | 2 | $72,165 | $59,350 | 8,160 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $73,180 | 11 | $70,800 | $68,380 | 890 |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | 12 | $68,595 | $59,280 | 3,790 |
| Train Conductor | $68,580 | 23 | $66,350 | $78,000 | 390 |
| School Counselor | $66,690 | 17 | $64,521 | $64,330 | 3,990 |
| Interior Designer | $66,350 | 15 | $64,192 | $67,190 | 1,030 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,040 | 12 | $63,893 | $62,960 | 4,140 |
| Bus Driver | $65,510 | 5 | $63,380 | $59,050 | 2,620 |
| Web Developer | $64,460 | 40 | $62,364 | $92,650 | 1,140 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $63,970 | 19 | $61,890 | $61,770 | 3,770 |
| Chef | $63,600 | 19 | $61,532 | $62,470 | 2,510 |
| Garbage Collector | $63,210 | 5 | $61,155 | $49,690 | 2,500 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,940 | 18 | $60,893 | $61,010 | 3,980 |
| Carpenter | $62,870 | 13 | $60,826 | $60,580 | 15,110 |
| IT Support Specialist | $62,840 | 15 | $60,797 | $61,860 | 8,850 |
| Truck Driver | $61,980 | 9 | $59,965 | $58,640 | 23,970 |
| Insurance Agent | $61,680 | 24 | $59,674 | $62,280 | 5,370 |
| Real Estate Agent | $61,610 | 13 | $59,607 | $52,830 | 1,940 |
| Paralegal | $61,490 | 27 | $59,491 | $62,890 | 4,870 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,480 | 13 | $59,481 | $63,580 | 980 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,490 | 5 | $57,556 | $48,070 | 5,930 |
| Welder | $59,450 | 17 | $57,517 | $53,750 | 5,240 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,400 | 37 | $57,468 | $60,550 | 3,760 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $59,000 | 13 | $57,081 | $51,140 | 2,560 |
| Auto Mechanic | $58,520 | 10 | $56,617 | $50,620 | 6,990 |
| Personal Trainer | $58,510 | 4 | $56,607 | $47,160 | 4,800 |
| Substitute Teacher | $58,280 | 4 | $56,385 | $41,670 | 8,090 |
| Athletic Trainer | $57,790 | 45 | $55,911 | $62,520 | 280 |
| Cosmetologist | $57,580 | 2 | $55,708 | $35,790 | 1,860 |
| Vet Tech | $55,810 | 6 | $53,995 | $47,380 | 1,120 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $54,900 | 3 | $53,115 | $45,750 | 4,320 |
| Esthetician | $52,110 | 9 | $50,416 | $45,330 | 1,070 |
| Construction Worker | $50,860 | 15 | $49,206 | $47,120 | 12,620 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,410 | 5 | $48,771 | $45,690 | 11,840 |
| CNA | $49,830 | 1 | $48,210 | $42,260 | 14,800 |
| EMT | $49,270 | 8 | $47,668 | $44,470 | 1,970 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,160 | 5 | $47,561 | $45,230 | 1,800 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $48,890 | 13 | $47,300 | $47,700 | 1,570 |
| Mortician | $48,630 | 31 | $47,049 | $55,010 | 220 |
| Nail Technician | $46,080 | 6 | $44,582 | $35,760 | 2,210 |
| Bartender | $38,900 | 10 | $37,635 | $34,340 | 11,950 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.