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Highest paying jobs in Oregon after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Oregon, obstetrician and gynecologist pays most: $395,340 a year, and a single filer keeps about $236,311 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon tax. 9 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Oregon paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Oregon?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Oregon after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$395,340	$236,311
2	Other Physician	$347,180	$210,955
3	Chief Executive	$341,630	$208,033
4	Ophthalmologist	$334,450	$204,252
5	Psychiatrist	$314,880	$193,949
6	Family Medicine Physician	$293,240	$182,555
7	Nurse Anesthetist	$272,330	$171,546
8	Internal Medicine Physician	$268,570	$169,454
9	Other Dental Specialist	$256,510	$162,742
10	General Pediatrician	$224,690	$145,035
11	General Dentist	$211,690	$137,305
12	Podiatrist	$207,430	$134,594
13	Computer Research Scientist	$206,220	$133,824
14	Physicist	$200,320	$130,068
15	Medical Dosimetrist	$183,990	$119,565
16	Engineering Manager	$177,190	$115,638
17	IT Manager	$175,270	$114,529
18	Industrial Psychologist	$174,980	$114,362
19	Airline Pilot	$173,190	$113,328
20	Law Professor	$167,010	$109,759
21	Judge and Magistrate	$166,400	$109,407
22	Pharmacist	$165,960	$109,152
23	Marketing Manager	$161,560	$106,611
24	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$161,470	$106,560
25	Financial Manager	$156,460	$103,666

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Oregon: Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Neurologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Other Surgeon, Pathologist, Radiologist.

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Every job with a median in Oregon: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$395,340	$236,311	270
Other Physician	$347,180	$210,955	4,130
Chief Executive	$341,630	$208,033	910
Ophthalmologist	$334,450	$204,252	210
Psychiatrist	$314,880	$193,949	430
Family Medicine Physician	$293,240	$182,555	1,490
Nurse Anesthetist	$272,330	$171,546	370
Internal Medicine Physician	$268,570	$169,454	230
Other Dental Specialist	$256,510	$162,742	–
General Pediatrician	$224,690	$145,035	620
General Dentist	$211,690	$137,305	1,660
Podiatrist	$207,430	$134,594	170
Computer Research Scientist	$206,220	$133,824	730
Physicist	$200,320	$130,068	90
Medical Dosimetrist	$183,990	$119,565	40
Engineering Manager	$177,190	$115,638	–
IT Manager	$175,270	$114,529	7,440
Industrial Psychologist	$174,980	$114,362	60
Airline Pilot	$173,190	$113,328	750
Law Professor	$167,010	$109,759	250
Judge and Magistrate	$166,400	$109,407	40
Pharmacist	$165,960	$109,152	3,250
Marketing Manager	$161,560	$106,611	4,960
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$161,470	$106,560	240
Financial Manager	$156,460	$103,666	7,610
Sales Manager	$155,810	$103,291	5,260
Physician Assistant	$155,780	$103,274	2,250
Nurse Practitioner	$155,680	$103,216	2,820
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$154,490	$102,529	430
Materials Scientist	$150,550	$100,253	100
Nurse Midwive	$146,900	$98,145	240
Natural Sciences Manager	$143,120	$96,136	1,700
Software Developer	$142,720	$95,905	21,830
Health Services Manager	$141,690	$95,310	5,550
Human Resources Manager	$140,570	$94,663	2,810
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$138,600	$93,699	230
Database Architect	$138,250	$93,496	730
Lawyer	$138,210	$93,473	7,150
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$137,490	$93,058	340
Purchasing Manager	$137,190	$92,884	980
Economics Professor	$136,450	$92,457	180
Computer Network Architect	$135,660	$92,001	1,540
Clinical Psychologist	$134,350	$91,417	540
Art Director	$133,840	$91,123	1,040
Optometrist	$132,020	$90,059	560
Radiation Therapist	$131,600	$89,811	160
Construction Manager	$131,420	$89,705	4,300
Public Relations Manager	$131,190	$89,570	1,410
Power Line Installer	$131,090	$89,511	1,640
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$131,050	$89,487	170
Actuary	$130,380	$89,093	210
K-12 Education Administrator	$130,050	$88,898	4,160
Registered Nurse	$129,010	$88,439	39,730
Veterinarian	$128,880	$88,362	1,660
Industrial Engineer	$128,290	$88,015	5,810
Sales Engineer	$128,170	$87,944	540
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$128,140	$87,927	340
Environmental Engineer	$127,100	$87,314	650
Forestry Professor	$126,930	$87,214	210
Training and Development Manager	$126,570	$87,002	510
Data Scientist	$125,990	$86,660	2,140
Other Manager	$125,580	$86,419	7,680
Electrical Engineer	$125,160	$86,171	2,540
Aerospace Engineer	$124,630	$86,012	250
Electronics Engineer	$124,400	$85,877	1,730
Other Engineer	$123,220	$85,182	2,030
Materials Engineer	$122,850	$84,964	120
Personal Financial Advisor	$122,830	$84,952	3,070
Biomedical Engineer	$122,510	$84,764	150
Police Supervisor	$122,130	$84,540	1,470
Economist	$122,120	$84,534	320
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$122,100	$84,522	180
Dental Hygienist	$122,080	$84,510	3,600
MRI Technologist	$121,920	$84,416	510
Computer Systems Analyst	$121,620	$84,236	5,640
Commercial Pilot	$120,760	$83,712	670
Financial and Investment Analyst	$120,590	$83,609	2,820
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$120,220	$83,383	1,210
College Administrator	$120,110	$83,316	2,790
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$119,480	$82,933	170
Political Scientist	$119,460	$82,920	–
Industrial Production Manager	$119,420	$82,896	3,150
Chemical Engineer	$116,950	$81,392	140
Health and Safety Engineer	$116,020	$80,825	180
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$115,080	$80,253	–
Technical Sales Representative	$113,830	$79,492	3,040
Geography Professor	$113,500	$79,291	180
Other Life Scientist	$113,450	$79,260	160
Administrative Services Manager	$113,250	$79,139	2,620
Occupational Therapist	$112,310	$78,566	1,170
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$112,260	$78,536	100
Medical Scientist	$111,030	$77,787	1,030
Emergency Management Director	$110,720	$77,598	120
Facilities Manager	$110,710	$77,592	1,830
Power Plant Operator	$109,830	$77,056	250
Gas Plant Operator	$109,760	$77,013	70
Financial Risk Specialist	$109,580	$76,903	430
Other Physical Scientist	$109,580	$76,903	290
Audiologist	$109,560	$76,891	140
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$108,440	$76,209	1,840
Detective	$107,450	$75,606	520
Computer Science Professor	$107,310	$75,521	530
Engineering Professor	$106,840	$75,235	610
School Psychologist	$106,070	$74,766	570
Project Management Specialist	$105,480	$74,407	19,380
Civil Engineer	$105,250	$74,267	4,890
Chemist	$104,590	$73,865	730
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$104,410	$73,755	160
History Professor	$104,330	$73,706	260
Physics Professor	$104,320	$73,700	230
Fundraising Manager	$103,870	$73,426	1,160
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$103,520	$73,213	2,860
Physical Therapist	$103,510	$73,207	3,210
General and Operations Manager	$103,490	$73,195	36,190
Mechanical Engineer	$103,470	$73,182	2,920
Health Specialties Professor	$103,180	$73,006	2,170
Anthropology Professor	$103,110	$72,963	140
Construction Supervisor	$103,070	$72,939	7,890
Urban and Regional Planner	$103,070	$72,939	1,010
Speech-Language Pathologist	$102,660	$72,689	1,600
Radiologic Technologist	$102,290	$72,464	2,700
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$102,220	$72,421	1,230
Operations Research Analyst	$102,170	$72,391	2,710
Network and Systems Administrator	$102,000	$72,287	4,880
Sociology Professor	$101,960	$72,263	150
Management Analyst	$101,840	$72,190	10,840
Chemistry Professor	$101,350	$71,891	460
Electrician	$101,310	$71,867	10,590
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$100,930	$71,636	290
Biological Science Professor	$100,820	$71,569	800
Respiratory Therapist	$100,560	$71,410	1,340
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$99,890	$71,265	610
Database Administrator	$100,260	$71,228	1,060
Firefighting Supervisor	$100,260	$71,228	1,160
Business Professor	$100,180	$71,179	940
Historian	$99,560	$71,064	40
Computer Programmer	$99,540	$71,052	1,370
Cardiovascular Technologist	$99,240	$70,869	550
Communications Professor	$98,900	$70,662	490
Architect	$98,800	$70,601	2,050
Fine Artist	$98,540	$70,443	–
Geoscientist	$98,110	$70,181	380
Environmental Scientist	$97,440	$69,773	1,370
Other Computer Occupation	$97,350	$69,718	2,450
Control and Valve Installer	$97,110	$69,572	490
Surveyor	$97,070	$69,548	530
Plumber	$97,050	$69,536	5,370
Ship Captain and Mate	$97,050	$69,536	350
Other Education Administrator	$96,330	$69,097	420
Mining and Geological Engineer	$96,210	$69,024	90
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$96,050	$68,927	570
Other Social Scientist	$95,900	$68,835	350
Other Treating Practitioner	$95,600	$68,653	360
Budget Analyst	$95,250	$68,440	1,090
Occupational Safety Specialist	$95,240	$68,433	1,820
Financial Examiner	$94,630	$68,062	820
Rigger	$94,470	$67,964	290
Loan Officer	$94,440	$67,946	4,220
Criminal Justice Professor	$93,960	$67,654	70
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$93,790	$67,550	120
Hydrologist	$93,690	$67,489	300
Epidemiologist	$93,620	$67,447	140
Statistician	$93,620	$67,447	600
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$93,490	$67,368	240
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$93,180	$67,179	220
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$91,910	$66,405	840
English Professor	$91,870	$66,381	960
Mathematical Science Professor	$91,770	$66,320	820
Foreign Language Professor	$91,670	$66,259	510
Marriage and Family Therapist	$91,520	$66,168	850
Environmental Science Professor	$90,270	$65,407	170
Administrative Law Judge	$89,220	$64,767	480
Microbiologist	$89,220	$64,767	170
Ship Engineer	$88,800	$64,511	80
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$88,240	$64,170	640
Police Officer	$88,140	$64,110	5,030
Rail Car Repairer	$87,470	$63,701	230
Producer and Director	$87,460	$63,695	1,640
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$87,110	$63,482	120
Social and Community Service Manager	$87,010	$63,421	3,390
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$86,970	$63,397	7,120
Massage Therapist	$86,970	$63,397	2,250
Judicial Law Clerk	$86,870	$63,336	30
Other Psychologist	$86,680	$63,220	840
Other Biological Scientist	$86,260	$62,965	700
Health Information Technologist	$86,230	$62,946	660
Accountant and Auditor	$85,800	$62,684	14,920
Civil Engineering Technician	$85,390	$62,435	970
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$85,300	$62,380	480
Soil and Plant Scientist	$85,150	$62,289	620
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$85,150	$62,289	1,010
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$84,970	$62,179	240
Probation Officer	$84,920	$62,149	1,260
Instructional Coordinator	$84,620	$61,966	2,940
Construction Inspector	$84,510	$61,899	1,780
Faller	$84,490	$61,887	180
Healthcare Social Worker	$84,350	$61,801	2,320
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$84,180	$61,698	700
Technical Writer	$84,000	$61,588	590
Avionics Technician	$83,830	$61,485	140
Correctional Officer	$83,690	$61,399	3,650
Political Science Professor	$83,580	$61,332	540
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$83,320	$61,174	1,330
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$83,270	$61,144	170
Crane and Tower Operator	$83,260	$61,138	340
Logistician	$83,180	$61,089	3,170
Other Financial Specialist	$83,080	$61,028	900
Clinical Lab Technologist	$83,010	$60,985	2,660
Compliance Officer	$82,990	$60,973	5,360
Aircraft Mechanic	$82,850	$60,888	1,080
Other Special Education Teacher	$82,240	$60,516	820
Library Science Professor	$81,890	$60,303	90
Other Therapist	$81,860	$60,285	170
Food Scientist and Technologist	$81,660	$60,163	270
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$81,640	$60,151	2,950
Farmer and Rancher	$81,560	$60,102	190
Chiropractor	$81,540	$60,090	610
Forester	$81,450	$60,035	670
Surgical Technologist	$81,390	$59,999	1,090
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$81,100	$59,822	120
Forensic Science Technician	$80,950	$59,731	110
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$80,840	$59,664	260
Conservation Scientist	$80,790	$59,633	1,020
Environmental Engineering Technician	$80,770	$59,621	140
Architecture Professor	$80,640	$59,542	250
Writer and Author	$80,540	$59,481	950
Labor Relations Specialist	$80,490	$59,451	1,210
Licensed Practical Nurse	$80,470	$59,438	4,260
Cost Estimator	$80,460	$59,432	2,940
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$80,460	$59,432	2,080
Surgical Assistant	$80,450	$59,426	220
Credit Analyst	$80,380	$59,384	650
Funeral Home Manager	$80,350	$59,365	90
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$80,310	$59,341	340
Psychology Professor	$80,060	$59,189	660
Farm and Home Management Educator	$80,030	$59,171	–
High School Teacher	$79,570	$58,884	11,730
Brickmason and Blockmason	$79,450	$58,808	650
Insurance Underwriter	$79,200	$58,651	570
Market Research Analyst	$79,150	$58,620	11,310
Locomotive Engineer	$79,130	$58,607	580
Other Counselor	$78,750	$58,369	120
High School Vocational Teacher	$78,380	$58,136	750
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$78,360	$58,124	590
Middle School Teacher	$78,350	$58,117	6,940
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$78,200	$58,023	930
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$78,170	$58,004	330
Transportation Inspector	$78,110	$57,967	250
Librarian	$78,070	$57,941	1,690
Human Resources Specialist	$78,060	$57,935	10,620
Property and Real Estate Manager	$78,060	$57,935	3,190
Nursing Professor	$78,050	$57,929	450
Electrical Engineering Technician	$77,990	$57,891	1,920
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$77,700	$57,709	1,520
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$77,490	$57,577	400
Barber	$77,430	$57,539	–
High School Special Education Teacher	$77,400	$57,521	1,240
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$77,220	$57,407	340
Other Business Operations Specialist	$77,170	$57,376	14,920
Elementary School Teacher	$77,130	$57,351	12,600
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$76,970	$57,250	480
Gambling Services Supervisor	$76,960	$57,244	150
Other Engineering Technician	$76,960	$57,244	1,010
Title Examiner	$76,930	$57,225	640
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$76,850	$57,175	250
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$76,770	$57,125	1,440
Financial Services Sales Agent	$76,710	$57,087	2,900
Medical Equipment Repairer	$76,600	$57,018	490
Private Detective and Investigator	$76,480	$56,943	610
Training and Development Specialist	$76,360	$56,867	5,190
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$75,870	$56,559	60
Industrial Engineering Technician	$75,760	$56,490	910
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$75,710	$56,459	950
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$75,670	$56,434	7,070
Health Education Specialist	$75,500	$56,327	840
Executive Assistant	$75,480	$56,314	6,000
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$75,440	$56,289	1,610
Telecom Equipment Installer	$75,270	$56,182	1,710
CNC Programmer	$75,150	$56,107	500
Airfield Operations Specialist	$75,130	$56,094	50
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$75,050	$56,044	7,090
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$75,020	$56,025	–
Public Relations Specialist	$74,900	$55,950	4,510
Paramedic	$74,840	$55,912	1,210
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$74,740	$55,849	2,650
Mental Health Counselor	$74,590	$55,755	8,160
Social Work Professor	$74,320	$55,586	220
Office Supervisor	$74,300	$55,573	12,200
Wholesale Sales Representative	$74,180	$55,498	15,020
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$74,040	$55,410	–
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$74,000	$55,385	1,490
Mechanical Drafter	$74,000	$55,385	410
Tool and Die Maker	$73,930	$55,341	300
Education Professor	$73,880	$55,309	1,240
Sheet Metal Worker	$73,750	$55,227	3,250
Landscape Architect	$73,600	$55,133	350
Production Supervisor	$73,580	$55,121	8,180
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$73,530	$55,089	1,680
Forest Fire Inspector	$73,530	$55,089	140
Construction Equipment Operator	$73,430	$55,026	5,630
Physical Therapist Assistant	$73,180	$54,869	890
Other Professor	$72,440	$54,404	3,840
Other Social Sciences Professor	$72,420	$54,392	150
Film and Video Editor	$72,300	$54,316	360
Brokerage Clerk	$72,250	$54,285	470
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$71,980	$54,115	1,110
Other Plant and System Operator	$71,900	$54,065	140
Exercise Physiologist	$71,630	$53,896	80
Editor	$71,540	$53,839	1,110
Other Artist and Related Worker	$71,490	$53,808	140
Taper	$71,450	$53,782	500
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$71,180	$53,613	170
Firefighter	$70,900	$53,437	3,790
Glazier	$70,890	$53,431	700
Millwright	$70,700	$53,311	460
Landscaping Supervisor	$70,560	$53,223	1,180
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$70,410	$53,129	210
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$69,720	$52,696	1,240
Forging Machine Operator	$69,210	$52,375	30
Network Support Specialist	$68,900	$52,180	2,660
Calibration Technician	$68,830	$52,136	170
Kindergarten Teacher	$68,580	$51,979	1,330
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$68,580	$51,979	390
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$68,530	$51,948	2,170
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$68,350	$51,835	–
Mental Health Social Worker	$68,210	$51,747	2,230
Other Media Equipment Worker	$67,830	$51,508	260
Other Social Worker	$67,820	$51,502	3,710
Stationary Engineer	$67,630	$51,383	330
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$67,270	$51,156	210
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$67,140	$51,075	160
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$67,060	$51,024	270
Services Sales Representative	$67,040	$51,012	10,440
School and Career Counselor	$66,690	$50,792	3,990
Recreational Therapist	$66,530	$50,691	250
Motorboat Mechanic	$66,460	$50,644	140
Hearing Aid Specialist	$66,350	$50,565	170
Interior Designer	$66,350	$50,565	1,030
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$66,320	$50,543	360
Interpreter and Translator	$66,300	$50,529	660
Animal Control Worker	$66,130	$50,406	40
Graphic Designer	$66,040	$50,342	4,140
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$65,830	$50,191	430
Other Teacher	$65,800	$50,169	1,020
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$65,700	$50,097	510
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$65,510	$49,960	2,620
Vocational Instructor	$65,430	$49,903	1,140
Highway Maintenance Worker	$65,330	$49,831	1,650
Occupational Safety Technician	$65,000	$49,593	230
Earth Driller	$64,920	$49,536	510
Other Personal Service Manager	$64,910	$49,529	80
Acupuncturist	$64,870	$49,500	360
Survey Researcher	$64,660	$49,349	190
Web Developer	$64,460	$49,205	1,140
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$64,410	$49,169	400
Pipelayer	$64,230	$49,039	620
Child and Family Social Worker	$64,130	$48,967	6,630
Fundraiser	$64,080	$48,931	2,090
Dancer	$64,064	$48,920	70
Diesel Mechanic	$63,970	$48,852	3,770
Machinist	$63,820	$48,744	2,760
Utilities Meter Reader	$63,660	$48,629	120
Chef and Head Cook	$63,600	$48,586	2,510
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$63,420	$48,457	110
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$63,330	$48,392	6,620
Paving Equipment Operator	$63,310	$48,377	520
Lodging Manager	$63,220	$48,313	1,170
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$63,210	$48,305	2,500
Clergy	$63,140	$48,255	3,850
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$63,090	$48,219	480
Real Estate Broker	$63,070	$48,205	1,670
HVAC Technician	$62,940	$48,111	3,980
Carpenter	$62,870	$48,061	15,110
IT Support Specialist	$62,840	$48,039	8,850
Advertising Sales Agent	$62,810	$48,018	960
Curator	$62,790	$48,003	260
Set and Exhibit Designer	$62,770	$47,989	280
Hydrologic Technician	$62,510	$47,802	80
Gambling Dealer	$62,230	$47,600	350
Structural Metal Fabricator	$62,220	$47,593	560
Food Service Manager	$62,110	$47,514	4,420
Floor Sander and Finisher	$62,020	$47,449	–
Actor	$62,005	$47,438	470
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$61,980	$47,420	23,970
Archivist	$61,880	$47,349	70
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$61,820	$47,305	150
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,680	$47,205	5,370
Real Estate Sales Agent	$61,610	$47,154	1,940
Transportation Supervisor	$61,540	$47,104	8,120
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$61,490	$47,068	4,870
Flight Attendant	$61,480	$47,061	980
Tax Preparer	$61,370	$46,982	1,590
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$61,340	$46,960	110
Court and Municipal Clerk	$61,300	$46,931	1,820
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$61,280	$46,917	310
Correspondence Clerk	$61,160	$46,830	110
Event Planner	$61,120	$46,802	2,020
Other Designer	$61,070	$46,766	280
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$61,020	$46,730	320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$60,980	$46,701	2,890
Security Supervisor	$60,940	$46,672	980
Other Legal Support Worker	$60,860	$46,615	520
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$60,830	$46,593	660
Other Science Technician	$60,810	$46,579	1,690
Music Director and Composer	$60,800	$46,571	500
Production and Planning Clerk	$60,790	$46,564	2,790
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$60,760	$46,543	430
Postal Service Clerk	$60,530	$46,377	960
Other Health Technician	$60,390	$46,276	1,720
Telecom Line Installer	$60,330	$46,233	920
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$60,280	$46,197	240
Log Grader and Scaler	$60,250	$46,176	50
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$60,250	$46,176	1,230
Insulation Worker	$60,210	$46,147	700
Auto Body Repairer	$60,000	$45,996	1,660
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$59,890	$45,917	130
Psychiatric Technician	$59,820	$45,866	1,250
Parking Enforcement Worker	$59,810	$45,859	80
Quarry Rock Splitter	$59,760	$45,823	50
Legal Secretary	$59,610	$45,715	1,590
Dental Assistant	$59,490	$45,629	5,930
Welder	$59,450	$45,600	5,240
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,400	$45,564	3,760
Credit Counselor	$59,150	$45,384	280
Medical Records Specialist	$59,000	$45,276	2,560
Roofer	$58,970	$45,255	3,430
Environmental Science Technician	$58,950	$45,240	440
Other Drafter	$58,790	$45,125	660
Tile and Stone Setter	$58,790	$45,125	790
Logging Equipment Operator	$58,720	$45,075	1,860
Welding Machine Operator	$58,650	$45,025	250
Auto Mechanic	$58,520	$44,931	6,990
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$58,510	$44,924	4,800
Substitute Teacher	$58,280	$44,758	8,090
Personal Service Supervisor	$58,240	$44,730	2,300
Aircraft Assembler	$58,050	$44,593	560
Motorcycle Mechanic	$58,040	$44,586	160
Chemical Technician	$57,960	$44,528	340
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$57,940	$44,514	840
Septic Tank Servicer	$57,920	$44,499	560
Lighting Technician	$57,900	$44,485	180
Other Logging Worker	$57,890	$44,478	590
Postal Mail Sorter	$57,890	$44,478	1,090
Carpet Installer	$57,800	$44,413	520
Athletic Trainer	$57,790	$44,406	280
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$57,650	$44,305	1,920
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$57,580	$44,255	1,860
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$57,440	$44,154	430
Grinding Machine Operator	$57,290	$44,046	1,180
Auto Glass Installer	$57,270	$44,032	280
Embalmer	$57,170	$43,960	70
Bailiff	$57,140	$43,938	80
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$56,810	$43,701	680
Travel Agent	$56,810	$43,701	620
Other Social Service Specialist	$56,770	$43,672	1,980
Social Science Research Assistant	$56,770	$43,672	220
CNC Machine Operator	$56,670	$43,600	2,920
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,510	$43,485	950
Floor Layer	$56,460	$43,449	300
Housekeeping Supervisor	$56,210	$43,269	2,470
Vending Machine Repairer	$56,100	$43,190	310
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$56,000	$43,118	200
Forest and Conservation Technician	$55,910	$43,053	2,530
Hoist and Winch Operator	$55,880	$43,032	70
Veterinary Technician	$55,810	$42,981	1,120
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$55,790	$42,967	1,280
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$55,740	$42,931	30
Eligibility Interviewer	$55,660	$42,873	1,740
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$55,600	$42,830	490
Animal Trainer	$55,520	$42,773	140
Geological Technician	$55,090	$42,463	70
Dispatcher	$54,980	$42,384	3,290
Rehabilitation Counselor	$54,970	$42,377	1,630
Pharmacy Technician	$54,900	$42,326	4,320
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$54,800	$42,254	40
Other Financial Clerk	$54,700	$42,183	430
Dietetic Technician	$54,670	$42,161	60
RV Service Technician	$54,570	$42,089	650
Pump Operator	$54,540	$42,067	630
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$54,500	$42,039	800
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$54,460	$42,010	810
Prepress Technician and Worker	$54,360	$41,938	230
General Maintenance Worker	$54,350	$41,931	16,160
Quality Control Inspector	$54,120	$41,765	5,690
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$54,060	$41,722	21,710
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$53,790	$41,528	5,580
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$53,680	$41,449	1,180
Photographer	$53,630	$41,413	510
Human Resources Assistant	$53,550	$41,355	1,050
Community Health Worker	$53,350	$41,211	1,980
Agricultural Inspector	$53,060	$41,003	110
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$52,740	$40,772	410
Procurement Clerk	$52,700	$40,744	510
Word Processor and Typist	$52,420	$40,542	40
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$52,230	$40,405	2,650
Biological Technician	$52,190	$40,377	1,590
Skincare Specialist	$52,110	$40,319	1,070
Metal Pourer and Caster	$52,010	$40,247	60
Audio and Video Technician	$52,000	$40,240	630
Billing and Posting Clerk	$51,860	$40,139	5,030
Administrative Assistant	$51,740	$40,053	23,150
Costume Attendant	$51,680	$40,010	60
Credit Authorizer	$51,620	$39,966	140
Other Office Support Worker	$51,610	$39,959	3,600
Pesticide Applicator	$51,590	$39,945	290
School Bus Driver	$51,270	$39,715	5,210
Mason Helper	$51,230	$39,686	300
Social and Human Service Assistant	$51,230	$39,686	11,260
Cutting Machine Operator	$51,180	$39,650	990
Home Appliance Repairer	$51,160	$39,635	680
Gas Compressor Operator	$51,150	$39,628	–
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$51,110	$39,600	190
Craft Artist	$51,060	$39,564	170
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$50,930	$39,470	190
Insurance Claims Clerk	$50,890	$39,441	2,640
Bill and Account Collector	$50,880	$39,434	830
Construction Laborer	$50,860	$39,420	12,620
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$50,820	$39,391	540
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$50,760	$39,348	8,560
Interviewer	$50,730	$39,326	1,710
File Clerk	$50,660	$39,276	970
Retail Sales Supervisor	$50,660	$39,276	13,940
Desktop Publisher	$50,650	$39,269	90
Food Science Technician	$50,590	$39,225	820
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$50,450	$39,125	250
Mixing Machine Operator	$50,420	$39,103	1,090
Medical Assistant	$50,410	$39,096	11,840
Rolling Machine Operator	$50,400	$39,089	140
Order Clerk	$50,260	$38,988	790
Separating Machine Operator	$50,160	$38,916	1,340
Medical Secretary	$50,130	$38,894	16,840
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$50,120	$38,887	70
Mechanical Door Repairer	$50,090	$38,866	320
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$50,050	$38,837	900
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$50,020	$38,815	1,060
Small Engine Mechanic	$50,020	$38,815	280
Library Technician	$49,970	$38,779	1,810
General Office Clerk	$49,910	$38,736	27,980
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$49,850	$38,693	160
Nursing Assistant	$49,830	$38,679	14,800
Electrician Helper	$49,800	$38,657	570
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$49,740	$38,614	2,010
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$49,720	$38,599	1,130
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$49,650	$38,549	440
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,550	$38,477	880
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,520	$38,456	2,180
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$49,510	$38,448	570
Woodworking Machine Operator	$49,480	$38,427	2,120
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,420	$38,384	1,290
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,400	$38,369	2,470
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$49,360	$38,340	1,540
Other Information and Record Clerk	$49,310	$38,304	4,590
Emergency Medical Technician	$49,270	$38,276	1,970
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$49,260	$38,268	230
Dispensing Optician	$49,210	$38,232	1,000
News Reporter and Journalist	$49,200	$38,225	410
Phlebotomist	$49,160	$38,196	1,800
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$49,130	$38,175	70
Coach and Scout	$48,960	$38,053	3,930
Other Material Moving Worker	$48,950	$38,045	320
Construction Painter	$48,900	$38,009	5,410
Medical Equipment Preparer	$48,890	$38,002	1,570
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$48,890	$38,002	660
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,800	$37,937	570
Recreation Supervisor	$48,780	$37,923	1,150
Printing Press Operator	$48,760	$37,909	1,330
Mortician and Funeral Director	$48,630	$37,815	220
Upholsterer	$48,560	$37,765	250
Waiter and Waitress	$48,410	$37,657	23,040
Tire Builder	$48,380	$37,635	250
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$48,360	$37,621	370
New Accounts Clerk	$48,330	$37,599	1,410
Psychiatric Aide	$48,300	$37,578	1,550
Tutor	$48,280	$37,563	1,130
Other Education Worker	$48,160	$37,477	4,200
Plating Machine Operator	$48,050	$37,398	310
Tire Repairer and Changer	$47,650	$37,110	2,260
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$47,640	$37,103	3,530
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,540	$37,031	11,210
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$47,510	$37,009	2,650
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$47,470	$36,981	1,120
Customer Service Representative	$47,450	$36,966	19,440
Tailor and Dressmaker	$47,450	$36,966	100
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$47,310	$36,865	340
Other Production Worker	$47,180	$36,772	2,530
Residential Advisor	$47,160	$36,757	840
Light Truck Driver	$47,150	$36,750	11,120
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$47,110	$36,722	2,250
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$46,950	$36,606	1,050
Food Service Supervisor	$46,950	$36,606	16,880
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$46,910	$36,578	2,190
Miscellaneous Assembler	$46,910	$36,578	11,120
Agricultural Technician	$46,800	$36,498	480
Pest Control Worker	$46,570	$36,333	740
Medical Appliance Technician	$46,450	$36,247	130
Medical Transcriptionist	$46,280	$36,124	510
Extraction Worker Helper	$46,270	$36,117	90
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$46,250	$36,103	500
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$46,240	$36,096	240
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$46,200	$36,067	1,780
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$46,190	$36,060	240
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$46,080	$35,980	2,210
Forest and Conservation Worker	$46,010	$35,930	70
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$45,980	$35,908	360
Museum Technician and Conservator	$45,820	$35,793	170
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$45,780	$35,765	250
Bicycle Repairer	$45,600	$35,635	570
Other Woodworker	$45,590	$35,628	640
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$45,580	$35,621	2,390
Security Guard	$45,500	$35,563	12,200
Production Helper	$45,390	$35,484	2,420
Religious Education Director	$45,360	$35,462	1,860
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$45,200	$35,347	1,220
Parts Salesperson	$45,190	$35,340	3,880
Packaging Machine Operator	$45,180	$35,333	5,370
Courier and Messenger	$45,170	$35,326	850
Preschool Teacher	$45,140	$35,304	6,300
Orderly	$45,120	$35,290	500
Other Sales and Related Worker	$45,080	$35,261	970
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$45,040	$35,232	11,870
Plumber Helper	$44,800	$35,059	210
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,750	$35,024	27,720
Floral Designer	$44,730	$35,009	710
Fence Erector	$44,580	$34,901	–
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$44,530	$34,865	570
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$44,520	$34,858	7,150
Jeweler	$44,510	$34,851	530
Teller	$44,440	$34,800	2,990
Broadcast Technician	$44,420	$34,786	220
Home Health Aide	$44,410	$34,779	42,330
Veterinary Assistant	$44,370	$34,750	3,170
Roofer Helper	$44,330	$34,721	70
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$44,150	$34,592	310
Counter and Rental Clerk	$43,820	$34,354	5,450
Stocker and Order Filler	$43,480	$34,110	42,690
Mail Clerk	$43,450	$34,088	370
Conveyor Operator	$43,410	$34,059	390
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$43,300	$33,980	1,330
Carpenter Helper	$43,260	$33,951	220
Restaurant Cook	$43,100	$33,836	21,550
Other Entertainer and Performer	$43,035	$33,790	–
Office Machine Operator	$42,910	$33,700	370
Model	$42,880	$33,678	40
Furniture Finisher	$42,760	$33,592	190
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$42,380	$33,318	160
Library Assistant	$42,270	$33,239	1,090
Telemarketer	$42,060	$33,088	420
Other Cook	$42,020	$33,059	450
Lathe Operator	$41,640	$32,786	40
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$41,600	$32,757	40
Other Media Worker	$41,600	$32,757	260
Other Personal Care Worker	$41,600	$32,757	22,930
Other Construction Helper	$41,410	$32,620	270
Driver/Sales Worker	$41,080	$32,383	5,210
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$40,900	$32,253	40
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$40,900	$32,253	13,590
School Bus Monitor	$40,900	$32,253	380
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$40,720	$32,124	5,740
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$40,660	$32,081	240
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$40,570	$32,016	1,340
Funeral Attendant	$40,350	$31,858	70
Pharmacy Aide	$40,250	$31,786	450
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$40,180	$31,735	240
Freezing Equipment Operator	$40,030	$31,627	120
Photo Processing Worker	$39,940	$31,563	40
Passenger Attendant	$39,910	$31,541	–
Food Batchmaker	$39,850	$31,498	3,420
Teaching Assistant	$39,850	$31,498	23,030
Aircraft Service Attendant	$39,820	$31,476	470
Sewing Machine Operator	$39,780	$31,448	1,250
Recreation Worker	$39,610	$31,325	4,640
Baker	$39,500	$31,246	4,160
Janitor	$39,340	$31,131	25,890
Tour and Travel Guide	$39,260	$31,073	530
Other Food Service Worker	$39,080	$30,944	600
Other Agricultural Worker	$38,930	$30,836	100
Bartender	$38,900	$30,814	11,950
Parking Attendant	$38,730	$30,692	1,300
Umpire and Referee	$38,730	$30,692	170
Concierge	$38,700	$30,671	420
Childcare Worker	$38,650	$30,635	5,240
Short Order Cook	$38,550	$30,563	1,780
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$38,460	$30,498	90
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,430	$30,476	1,700
Other Textile Worker	$38,430	$30,476	110
Other Food Processing Worker	$38,170	$30,289	760
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$38,070	$30,217	5,550
Gambling Cage Worker	$38,040	$30,196	220
Fast Food Cook	$37,880	$30,081	4,300
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,800	$30,023	1,890
Etcher and Engraver	$37,780	$30,009	220
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,590	$29,872	12,920
Locker Room Attendant	$37,520	$29,822	–
Food Preparation Worker	$37,450	$29,771	11,860
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$37,310	$29,670	3,510
Taxi Driver	$37,120	$29,534	240
Crematory Operator	$37,020	$29,462	100
Hotel Desk Clerk	$37,020	$29,462	4,080
Gambling Booth Cashier	$37,010	$29,455	180
Garment Presser	$36,860	$29,347	230
Other Religious Worker	$36,830	$29,325	660
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$36,800	$29,303	3,910
Retail Salesperson	$36,770	$29,282	48,090
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,620	$29,174	4,420
Animal Caretaker	$36,580	$29,145	3,470
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,190	$28,865	6,370
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$36,060	$28,771	910
Physical Therapist Aide	$36,060	$28,771	1,090
Dishwasher	$36,040	$28,757	6,680
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$35,480	$28,354	700
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$35,400	$28,296	3,150
Cashier	$35,300	$28,224	37,660
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$35,050	$28,044	59,920
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$35,030	$28,030	1,860
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$34,870	$27,915	1,190
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$34,660	$27,764	730
Automotive Service Attendant	$34,280	$27,490	6,270
Usher and Ticket Taker	$34,110	$27,368	1,100
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$34,070	$27,339	6,780
Other Gambling Service Worker	$33,900	$27,217	90
Other Entertainment Attendant	$33,510	$26,936	100
Disc Jockey	$32,344	$26,097	40

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Oregon median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Oregon paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Oregon

What is the highest-paying job in Oregon?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 9 jobs in Oregon, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, obstetrician and gynecologist pays most: $395,340, or $236,311 after tax.

What is the most common job in Oregon?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 59,920 people in Oregon, with a median of $35,050.

How much do you take home on the median Oregon salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Oregon is $57,000 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $43,837 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon tax.

Which job pays more in Oregon than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Oregon, hairstylist and cosmetologist pays furthest above its US median: $57,580 here, 61% more than the national $35,790.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Oregon. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.