Comprehensive salary overview for Oregon based on 1,936,270 workers across 721 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Oregon based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilot | $214,520 | $264,300 | 740 |
| 2 | Sociologists | $211,560 | $187,060 | N/A |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $185,790 | $209,670 | 1,180 |
| 4 | Physicists | $183,860 | $188,090 | 120 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $181,990 | $204,510 | 800 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $180,010 | $211,010 | 660 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,210 | $179,380 | 8,190 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,100 | $167,830 | 320 |
| 9 | Medical Dosimetrists | $170,220 | $173,330 | 50 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,860 | $173,840 | N/A |
| 11 | Pharmacist | $163,120 | $156,160 | 3,660 |
| 12 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $158,110 | $141,000 | 300 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | $155,640 | $159,780 | 5,650 |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $149,130 | $152,160 | 1,930 |
| 15 | Art Directors | $148,410 | $150,600 | 1,040 |
| 16 | Financial Manager | $147,240 | $169,430 | 7,230 |
| 17 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $145,630 | $152,440 | 230 |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $144,600 | $148,030 | 2,430 |
| 19 | Lawyer | $141,520 | $152,580 | 7,690 |
| 20 | Database Architects | $139,660 | $147,530 | 710 |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $136,840 | $146,500 | 1,440 |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | $135,780 | $150,730 | 2,770 |
| 23 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $135,620 | $120,780 | N/A |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $135,530 | $158,230 | 5,580 |
| 25 | Software Developer | $135,260 | $146,650 | 21,100 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Oregon by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $28,980 | 280 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | $30,820 | 40 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,050 | 100 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $32,450 | N/A |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $33,420 | 3,910 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,740 | 920 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,810 | 3,770 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $33,930 | 22,920 |
| Bartenders | $33,970 | 11,940 |
| Cashiers | $34,220 | 36,960 |
The most common jobs in Oregon by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,150 | $34,430 |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,930 | $36,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 44,740 | $41,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,140 | $98,580 |
| Registered Nurse | 39,900 | $123,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,890 | $41,490 |
| Cashiers | 36,960 | $34,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 28,240 | $48,360 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,520 | $43,110 |
| Truck Driver | 24,720 | $61,180 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.