$97,355
Avg. Median Salary
+11% vs national
$184,420
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $97,355,
which is 11% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $184,420 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $34,850.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 33,490 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 33,490 | $34,850 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 25,260 | $110,350 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 24,930 | $127,980 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 22,190 | $44,320 |
| 5 | Software Developers | 16,620 | $149,010 |
All Occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $184,420 | 760 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,210 | N/A |
| Pharmacists | $169,520 | 2,420 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $169,510 | 650 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,000 | 4,440 |
| Lawyers | $161,420 | 5,600 |
| Financial Managers | $159,540 | 5,090 |
| Physician Assistants | $156,450 | 980 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $151,890 | 1,310 |
| Software Developers | $149,010 | 16,620 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $144,420 | 3,290 |
| Sales Managers | $135,340 | 4,350 |
| Registered Nurses | $127,980 | 24,930 |
| Information Security Analysts | $126,640 | 990 |
| Industrial Engineers | $126,530 | 5,440 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,300 | 3,760 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $117,020 | 2,750 |
| Data Scientists | $114,390 | 2,090 |
| Electrical Engineers | $114,130 | 3,050 |
| General and Operations Managers | $110,350 | 25,260 |
| Financial Analysts | $107,430 | 2,480 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,430 | 1,800 |
| Civil Engineers | $104,360 | 3,520 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $103,010 | 2,650 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $102,650 | 2,410 |
| Electricians | $102,070 | 7,290 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $100,110 | 4,920 |
| Medical Scientists | $99,540 | 1,510 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $87,950 | 9,700 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $86,770 | 5,940 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $84,030 | 10,750 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $80,270 | 8,080 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $78,870 | 2,340 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $75,840 | 2,960 |
| Loan Officers | $75,020 | 2,540 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $74,470 | 3,350 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $74,360 | 10,870 |
| Graphic Designers | $68,710 | 2,330 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $64,290 | 2,480 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,130 | 3,790 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,500 | 14,460 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,330 | 6,340 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $61,290 | 3,030 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $59,390 | 4,060 |
| Construction Laborers | $54,070 | 7,540 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $53,050 | 13,020 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $52,450 | 13,660 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,280 | 15,140 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,620 | 7,960 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $44,320 | 22,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,260 | 11,970 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $38,160 | 13,760 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $38,060 | 12,770 |
| Childcare Workers | $37,540 | 2,570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,850 | 33,490 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
Verify at bls.gov/oes