Oregon Salary Percentile
Calculator
Oregon has no state sales tax but has progressive income taxes with a top rate of 9.9%. Portland and the Willamette Valley anchor the economy, with strong technology, outdoor retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Enter your gross annual salary (pre-tax). Hourly workers: multiply hourly rate by 2,080.
Oregon salary percentiles — May 2025
| Percentile | Oregon | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35K | $31K |
| 25th | $42K | $38K |
| 50th (median)median | $57K | $51K |
| 75th | $90K | $81K |
| 90th | $144K | $129K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 state median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
Oregon's state median of $57K is 7% above the national median. Oregon's no-sales-tax advantage partially offsets high income taxes for middle earners.
Oregon salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Oregon?
The median annual salary in Oregon is approximately $57K based on May 2025 BLS data, above the national median. Portland drives the state median, while the Oregon Coast and eastern Oregon are well below it.
What is a good salary in Portland?
Portland's cost of living has risen significantly. A salary of $75,000-$85,000 is recommended for comfortable single living in Portland. Portland is cheaper than Seattle or San Francisco, but has experienced rapid rent and home price growth over the past decade.
Does Oregon have sales tax?
No. Oregon is one of five US states with no state sales tax. This is a significant advantage for purchasing consumer goods and vehicles. The trade-off is higher income taxes. For middle earners who spend a significant portion of income on taxable goods, the no-sales-tax benefit can partially offset Oregon's relatively high income tax rates.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
Technology (Intel, Nike's tech division, and a growing Portland startup scene), healthcare, and manufacturing are Oregon's highest-paying sectors. Nike's headquarters in Beaverton anchors a design and apparel industry cluster. Intel's Hillsboro campus employs thousands of semiconductor engineers at above-state-median wages.
What is the average salary in Oregon?
"Average" and "median" measure different things, but BLS reports the median: the midpoint where half of Oregon workers earn more and half earn less. The Oregon median is $57K, above the national median of $51K. Use the calculator above to see exactly where your salary ranks.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$46K median
Alaska
$61K median
Arizona
$50K median
Arkansas
$44K median
California
$58K median
Colorado
$60K median
Connecticut
$60K median
Delaware
$52K median
Florida
$48K median
Georgia
$48K median
Hawaii
$56K median
Idaho
$48K median
Illinois
$52K median
Indiana
$48K median
Iowa
$49K median
Kansas
$48K median
Kentucky
$47K median
Louisiana
$46K median
Maine
$51K median
Maryland
$60K median
Massachusetts
$64K median
Michigan
$49K median
Minnesota
$57K median
Mississippi
$40K median
Missouri
$48K median
Montana
$49K median
Nebraska
$49K median
Nevada
$48K median
New Hampshire
$56K median
New Jersey
$59K median
New Mexico
$47K median
New York
$60K median
North Carolina
$48K median
North Dakota
$52K median
Ohio
$49K median
Oklahoma
$46K median
Oregon
$57K median
Pennsylvania
$50K median
Rhode Island
$57K median
South Carolina
$46K median
South Dakota
$47K median
Tennessee
$47K median
Texas
$49K median
Utah
$50K median
Vermont
$56K median
Virginia
$56K median
Washington
$63K median
Washington D.C.
$92K median
West Virginia
$45K median
Wisconsin
$50K median
Wyoming
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