Average Salary in Oregon
Average wage, unemployment, and how Oregon ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in Oregon earns about $76,336 a year across all industries — about $9,397 above the national average. Roughly 1,975,809 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for Oregon is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh Oregon's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Oregon?
The average annual wage in Oregon is about $76,336, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 5.2% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does Oregon rank for pay?
Oregon ranks #19 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.