Oregon Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Oregon from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $57,000 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 5.0%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $14.55 to $16.80/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $603
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Oregon
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 270 | $395,340 | $366,460 |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | 4,130 | $347,180 | $316,640 |
| 3 | Chief Executives | 910 | $341,630 | $403,380 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 210 | $334,450 | $357,880 |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | 430 | $314,880 | $282,210 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | 1,490 | $293,240 | $275,320 |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | 370 | $272,330 | $280,010 |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 230 | $268,570 | $294,070 |
Most common jobs in Oregon
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,920 | $35,050 | $36,200 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 48,090 | $36,770 | $40,360 |
| 3 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 42,690 | $43,480 | $43,210 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,330 | $44,410 | $44,650 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 39,730 | $129,010 | $123,140 |
| 6 | Cashiers | 37,660 | $35,300 | $36,710 |
| 7 | General and Operations Managers | 36,190 | $103,490 | $131,710 |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 27,980 | $49,910 | $51,180 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)2,767 certified, median offer $128,980
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)675 certified, median offer $115,000
Top H-1B employers in Oregon
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Corporation | 699 | $133,432 |
| 2 | NIKE, Inc. | 127 | $166,379 |
| 3 | Oregon Health & Science University | 89 | $97,199 |
| 4 | Oregon State University | 83 | $68,004 |
| 5 | Lam Research Corporation | 65 | $123,053 |
| 6 | Siemens Industry Software Inc. | 58 | $137,243 |
| 7 | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 44 | $128,450 |
| 8 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 42 | $122,637 |
More Oregon labor data
- Unemployment by county5.0% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.97 million jobs, -0.1% in a year
- Minimum wage$14.55 to $16.80 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$603 a week on average
- Union membership15.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings473 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Oregon?
- The median wage for all occupations in Oregon is $57,000 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
- Oregon's unemployment rate was 5.0% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Oregon?
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Oregon: $395,340 a year.