Top Paying Jobs in Oregon
Oregon has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 209,560 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physicians, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executives ($341,630). The cost of living index is 102.44 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,555/month.
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$152K
Avg. median salary
102.44
Cost of living index
$1,555
Median 2BR rent
4,260,728
Population
Highest paying careers in Oregon
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $395K | $190.07/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $347K | $166.92/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $342K | $164.25/hr |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $334K | $160.79/hr |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $315K | $151.39/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $293K | $140.98/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.93/hr |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $269K | $129.12/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $257K | $123.32/hr |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $225K | $108.02/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oregon
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Cost of living vs. national average+2.4% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,555/mo
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