Highest-Paying Jobs in Oregon (2025)
Ranking 143 occupations by median salary in Oregon · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (OR)
$108,375
+6.5% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
939K+
workers tracked in Oregon
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Oregon
Occupations in Oregon ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $395,340 | +28.7% | 270 |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | $341,630 | +60.7% | 910 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | $314,880 | +22.2% | 430 |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physician | $293,240 | +13.7% | 1K |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetist | $272,330 | +11.0% | 370 |
| 6 | Internal Medicine Physician | $268,570 | +3.2% | 230 |
| 7 | Pediatrician | $224,690 | +4.2% | 620 |
| 8 | Dentist | $211,690 | +20.5% | 2K |
| 9 | Podiatrist | $207,430 | +16.3% | 170 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,220 | +55.0% | 730 |
| 11 | Physicist | $200,320 | +30.3% | 90 |
| 12 | Engineering Manager | $177,190 | +6.7% | — |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $175,270 | +7.6% | 7K |
| 14 | Airline Pilot | $173,190 | -19.2% | 750 |
| 15 | Pharmacist | $165,960 | +16.1% | 3K |
| 16 | Marketing Manager | $161,560 | +10.3% | 5K |
| 17 | Financial Manager | $156,460 | +3.8% | 8K |
| 18 | Sales Manager | $155,810 | +11.8% | 5K |
| 19 | Physician Assistant | $155,780 | +14.5% | 2K |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioner | $155,680 | +16.4% | 3K |
| 21 | Nurse Midwife | $146,900 | +10.6% | 240 |
| 22 | Software Developer | $142,720 | +12.0% | 22K |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $141,690 | +17.8% | 6K |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $140,570 | +1.5% | 3K |
| 25 | Database Administrator | $138,250 | +4.3% | 730 |
Healthcare
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
270 employed
$395,340
+28.7% vs national
Psychiatrist
430 employed
$314,880
+22.2% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
1K employed
$293,240
+13.7% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
370 employed
$272,330
+11.0% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
230 employed
$268,570
+3.2% vs national
Pediatrician
620 employed
$224,690
+4.2% vs national
Dentist
2K employed
$211,690
+20.5% vs national
Podiatrist
170 employed
$207,430
+16.3% vs national
Pharmacist
3K employed
$165,960
+16.1% vs national
Physician Assistant
2K employed
$155,780
+14.5% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
3K employed
$155,680
+16.4% vs national
Nurse Midwife
240 employed
$146,900
+10.6% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
6K employed
$141,690
+17.8% vs national
Optometrist
560 employed
$132,020
-3.0% vs national
Registered Nurse
40K employed
$129,010
+37.1% vs national
Veterinarian
2K employed
$128,880
+3.2% vs national
Dental Hygienist
4K employed
$122,080
+26.0% vs national
Occupational Therapist
1K employed
$112,310
+13.7% vs national
Physical Therapist
3K employed
$103,510
+1.9% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
2K employed
$102,660
+12.4% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
3K employed
$102,290
+25.8% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
1K employed
$100,560
+19.9% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
700 employed
$84,180
+14.5% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
4K employed
$80,470
+20.6% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
8K employed
$74,590
+25.6% vs national
Social Worker
2K employed
$68,210
+19.3% vs national
Dental Assistant
6K employed
$59,490
+21.2% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
2K employed
$54,970
+14.2% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
4K employed
$54,900
+20.9% vs national
Medical Assistant
12K employed
$50,410
+13.0% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
15K employed
$49,830
+19.2% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
42K employed
$44,410
+27.1% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
910 employed
$341,630
+60.7% vs national
Marketing Manager
5K employed
$161,560
+10.3% vs national
Sales Manager
5K employed
$155,810
+11.8% vs national
Human Resources Manager
3K employed
$140,570
+1.5% vs national
Purchasing Manager
980 employed
$137,190
-1.9% vs national
Construction Manager
4K employed
$131,420
+15.0% vs national
Public Relations Manager
1K employed
$131,190
+1.4% vs national
Training and Development Manager
510 employed
$126,570
+1.4% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
3K employed
$119,420
-4.0% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
3K employed
$113,250
-0.1% vs national
Project Management Specialist
19K employed
$105,480
+6.9% vs national
General and Operations Manager
36K employed
$103,490
-4.3% vs national
Management Analyst
11K employed
$101,840
+4.2% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
3K employed
$78,060
+14.1% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
11K employed
$78,060
+7.5% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Research Scientist
730 employed
$206,220
+55.0% vs national
Computer and Information Systems Manager
7K employed
$175,270
+7.6% vs national
Software Developer
22K employed
$142,720
+12.0% vs national
Database Administrator
730 employed
$138,250
+4.3% vs national
Computer Network Architect
2K employed
$135,660
+7.3% vs national
Data Scientist
2K employed
$125,990
+17.4% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
6K employed
$121,620
+16.8% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
1K employed
$102,220
+19.0% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
3K employed
$102,170
+14.5% vs national
Network Administrator
5K employed
$102,000
+8.9% vs national
Computer Programmer
1K employed
$99,540
+3.7% vs national
Software Engineer
2K employed
$97,350
-8.7% vs national
Statistician
600 employed
$93,620
-5.0% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
3K employed
$68,900
-6.0% vs national
Web Developer
1K employed
$64,460
-25.3% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
9K employed
$62,840
+3.4% vs national
Science
Physicist
90 employed
$200,320
+30.3% vs national
Psychologist
540 employed
$134,350
+38.2% vs national
Medical Scientist
1K employed
$111,030
+20.4% vs national
Chemist
730 employed
$104,590
+13.7% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
1K employed
$103,070
+23.0% vs national
Geoscientist
380 employed
$98,110
+8.2% vs national
Environmental Scientist
1K employed
$97,440
+21.7% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
$177,190
+6.7% vs national
Industrial Engineer
6K employed
$128,290
+20.4% vs national
Environmental Engineer
650 employed
$127,100
+22.1% vs national
Electrical Engineer
3K employed
$125,160
+9.4% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
250 employed
$124,630
-4.2% vs national
Materials Engineer
120 employed
$122,850
+12.8% vs national
Biomedical Engineer
150 employed
$122,510
+18.4% vs national
Chemical Engineer
140 employed
$116,950
+1.1% vs national
Civil Engineer
5K employed
$105,250
+6.2% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
3K employed
$103,470
-1.8% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
750 employed
$173,190
-19.2% vs national
Construction Supervisor
8K employed
$103,070
+24.2% vs national
Electrician
11K employed
$101,310
+46.2% vs national
Plumber
5K employed
$97,050
+41.6% vs national
Air Traffic Controller
50 employed
$75,130
+31.9% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
7K employed
$58,520
+12.2% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
16K employed
$54,350
+7.3% vs national
Construction Laborer
13K employed
$50,860
+3.2% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
8K employed
$156,460
+3.8% vs national
Actuary
210 employed
$130,380
+4.5% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
3K employed
$122,830
+24.0% vs national
Economist
320 employed
$122,120
+9.7% vs national
Financial Analyst
3K employed
$120,590
+24.1% vs national
Budget Analyst
1K employed
$95,250
+7.8% vs national
Financial Examiner
820 employed
$94,630
+6.0% vs national
Loan Officer
4K employed
$94,440
+23.7% vs national
Accountant
15K employed
$85,800
+3.9% vs national
Tax Examiner
900 employed
$83,080
+3.3% vs national
Compliance Officer
5K employed
$82,990
+5.1% vs national
Credit Analyst
650 employed
$80,380
-1.5% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
3K employed
$76,710
+5.7% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
5K employed
$61,680
-2.9% vs national
Legal
Creative
Art Director
1K employed
$133,840
+41.0% vs national
Producer and Director
2K employed
$87,460
+23.7% vs national
Commercial and Industrial Designer
480 employed
$76,970
-6.0% vs national
Interior Designer
1K employed
$66,350
+0.7% vs national
Graphic Designer
4K employed
$66,040
+9.0% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
630 employed
$52,000
-4.2% vs national
Protective Services
Education
Instructional Coordinator
3K employed
$84,620
+11.0% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
12K employed
$79,570
+13.0% vs national
Middle School Teacher
7K employed
$78,350
+14.3% vs national
Librarian
2K employed
$78,070
+15.7% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
13K employed
$77,130
+13.1% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
1K employed
$68,580
+6.9% vs national
School Counselor
4K employed
$66,690
+2.7% vs national
Tutor
6K employed
$53,790
+20.6% vs national
Business & Operations
Logistician
3K employed
$83,180
-0.3% vs national
Writer and Author
950 employed
$80,540
+13.9% vs national
Market Research Analyst
11K employed
$79,150
+8.6% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
5K employed
$76,360
+11.2% vs national
Purchasing Agent
7K employed
$75,050
-2.4% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
5K employed
$74,900
+7.8% vs national
Editor
1K employed
$71,540
+7.3% vs national
Real Estate Broker
2K employed
$63,070
-10.0% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
2K employed
$61,610
+4.5% vs national