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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Data Scientists | Technology | $126K | $60.57/hr |
| 62 | Managers, All Other | Management | $126K | $60.38/hr |
| 63 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.17/hr |
| 64 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $59.92/hr |
| 65 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $124K | $59.81/hr |
| 66 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $123K | $59.24/hr |
| 67 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.06/hr |
| 68 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $123K | $59.05/hr |
| 69 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $58.9/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $122K | $58.72/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Oregon
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average+2.4% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,555/mo
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