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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Economists | Science | $122K | $58.71/hr |
| 72 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.7/hr |
| 73 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.69/hr |
| 74 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.62/hr |
| 75 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $122K | $58.47/hr |
| 76 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $121K | N/A |
| 77 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $121K | $57.97/hr |
| 78 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $120K | $57.8/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $120K | $57.75/hr |
| 80 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | Construction & Trades | $119K | $57.44/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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