Oregon has a state income tax rate of up to 9.9%. The highest paying profession in Oregon is Surgeon at $383,900/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Oregon, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $383,900 | $184.57 |
| Pilot | Transport | $217,600 | $104.62 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $144,150 | $69.30 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $141,700 | $68.12 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $135,150 | $64.98 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $108,550 | $52.19 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $106,500 | $51.20 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $105,100 | $50.53 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $101,150 | $48.63 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $88,750 | $42.67 |
| Accountant | Finance | $87,050 | $41.85 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $84,600 | $40.67 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $76,000 | $36.54 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $75,400 | $36.25 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $75,100 | $36.11 |
| Plumber | Trades | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| School Counselor | Education | $69,100 | $33.22 |
| Teacher | Education | $67,400 | $32.40 |
| Electrician | Trades | $67,150 | $32.28 |
| Librarian | Education | $66,700 | $32.07 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $66,550 | $32.00 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $64,550 | $31.03 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $62,450 | $30.02 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $61,700 | $29.66 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $61,400 | $29.52 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $61,300 | $29.47 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $59,200 | $28.46 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $59,100 | $28.41 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $58,250 | $28.00 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $57,650 | $27.72 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $56,400 | $27.12 |
| Mason | Trades | $54,950 | $26.42 |
| Roofer | Trades | $54,550 | $26.23 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $54,350 | $26.13 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $52,200 | $25.10 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $51,550 | $24.78 |
| Welder | Trades | $51,250 | $24.64 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| Painter | Trades | $51,050 | $24.54 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $46,650 | $22.43 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $46,650 | $22.43 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $44,350 | $21.32 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $43,950 | $21.13 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $42,350 | $20.36 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $42,300 | $20.34 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $36,450 | $17.52 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $34,250 | $16.47 |