Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Careers in Portland, OR: pay and employment for 599 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38900), which includes Portland, Vancouver and Hillsboro and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Portland city limits. It spans Oregon and Washington.
Quick answer
In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area (CBSA 38900), BLS OEWS counted 1,208,410 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $60,690 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($375,810), Physicians, All Other ($333,860), Airline Pilot ($173,190). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (34,840), Sales Associate (28,230), Stocker (26,750).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area at 105.4 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Portland, OR.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$375,810 median · 690 employed
- Physicians, All Other$333,860 median · 2,940 employed
- Airline Pilot$173,190 median · 670 employed
- Marketing Manager$172,610 median · 4,050 employed
- Pharmacist$168,830 median · 2,070 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$165,200 median · 1,040 employed
- Financial Manager$164,680 median · 5,550 employed
- Physician Assistant$163,810 median · 1,110 employed
- Sales Manager$162,640 median · 3,910 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$158,890 median · 1,390 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers34,840 employed · $35,620 median
- Sales Associate28,230 employed · $37,340 median
- Stocker26,750 employed · $44,440 median
- Registered Nurse24,220 employed · $130,310 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides22,860 employed · $45,570 median
- Operations Manager21,070 employed · $121,050 median
- Cashier20,150 employed · $36,560 median
- Material Handler18,640 employed · $46,100 median
- Software Engineer18,260 employed · $156,000 median
- Office Clerks, General15,920 employed · $50,640 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Lineman$135,300 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$128,500 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$112,480 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$105,890 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Electrician$105,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$101,010 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$97,200 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$95,360 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Home Inspector$93,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Portland, OR
Dental Hygienist$123,100 medianMedical Assistant$56,240 medianDental Assistant$59,890 medianLPN$83,510 medianRadiology Tech$104,810 medianSurgical Tech$82,430 medianPharmacist$168,830 medianParalegal$75,430 medianRegistered Nurse$130,310 medianNurse Practitioner$158,890 medianDentist$209,440 medianPhlebotomist$51,680 medianMRI Tech$120,650 medianInterior Designer$73,700 medianOffice Manager$76,380 median
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All 599 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $35,620U.S. $31,200 | $37,830 | 34,840 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $37,340U.S. $35,410 | $41,780 | 28,230 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44,440U.S. $37,330 | $44,680 | 26,750 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $130,310U.S. $97,550 | $125,230 | 24,220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,570U.S. $35,800 | $46,350 | 22,860 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $121,050U.S. $105,770 | $147,110 | 21,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,560U.S. $32,880 | $38,680 | 20,150 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,100U.S. $40,240 | $48,060 | 18,640 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $156,000U.S. $135,980 | $154,200 | 18,260 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,640U.S. $45,010 | $52,750 | 15,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $41,170U.S. $36,840 | $44,030 | 14,620 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $108,340U.S. $102,320 | $120,220 | 14,440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,800U.S. $58,640 | $66,890 | 14,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,780U.S. $35,230 | $56,130 | 13,910 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $55,360U.S. $47,540 | $56,790 | 13,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,200U.S. $37,390 | $46,230 | 13,020 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,650U.S. $44,770 | $51,080 | 12,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,280U.S. $36,780 | $44,160 | 12,500 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,040U.S. $50,670 | $57,700 | 12,170 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $41,600 | $42,620 | 11,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,660U.S. $83,050 | $89,330 | 10,900 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $77,900U.S. $72,080 | $85,920 | 10,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $92,200U.S. $83,680 | $98,010 | 10,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,900U.S. $44,080 | $53,300 | 9,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $73,710U.S. $60,580 | $77,940 | 9,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,820U.S. $38,020 | $47,960 | 9,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,350U.S. $42,260 | $52,660 | 8,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,760U.S. $49,590 | $60,150 | 8,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $43,630U.S. $38,010 | $43,590 | 8,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,560U.S. $45,930 | $55,450 | 8,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,350U.S. $78,760 | $97,230 | 8,130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,150U.S. $48,520 | $60,280 | 7,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,240U.S. $47,120 | $58,080 | 7,950 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,380U.S. $69,500 | $78,510 | 7,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $80,100U.S. $75,940 | $88,270 | 7,610 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,330U.S. $63,970 | $84,670 | 7,530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,900U.S. $69,990 | $83,190 | 7,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,090U.S. $63,190 | $103,030 | 7,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,720U.S. $44,860 | $52,870 | 7,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansSOC 51-9141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,810U.S. $51,430 | $66,890 | 7,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.2% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,590U.S. $34,340 | $49,650 | 6,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,170U.S. $45,260 | $51,180 | 6,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $38,730U.S. $35,320 | $41,410 | 6,870 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,120U.S. $72,040 | $86,120 | 6,790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,450U.S. $39,150 | $47,680 | 6,710 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,180U.S. $44,650 | $48,720 | 6,500 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $56,240U.S. $45,690 | $55,090 | 6,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,000U.S. $35,510 | $41,540 | 6,070 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,710U.S. $45,930 | $52,950 | 5,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $112,480U.S. $79,920 | $113,820 | 5,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $183,720U.S. $175,140 | $188,960 | 5,680 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,880U.S. $61,860 | $70,600 | 5,630 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $164,680U.S. $166,570 | $181,110 | 5,550 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,470U.S. $101,860 | $113,970 | 5,540 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $132,440U.S. $141,900 | $147,220 | 5,290 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,830U.S. $62,890 | $69,790 | 5,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $129,890U.S. $102,440 | $137,120 | 5,230 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $155,330U.S. $159,670 | $164,090 | 5,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,510U.S. $74,450 | $79,250 | 4,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,380U.S. $77,710 | $84,840 | 4,920 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,710U.S. $64,520 | $81,130 | 4,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,420U.S. $59,350 | $77,670 | 4,640 | n/a | n/a |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $101,010U.S. $63,800 | $100,710 | 4,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $93,200U.S. $79,860 | $97,260 | 4,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $66,910U.S. $59,550 | $68,820 | 4,330 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,120U.S. $46,420 | $54,520 | 4,220 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,280U.S. $100,840 | $118,470 | 4,180 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,450U.S. $50,620 | $66,310 | 4,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,890U.S. $48,070 | $60,700 | 4,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,190U.S. $41,670 | $62,150 | 4,110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $172,610U.S. $166,790 | $181,210 | 4,050 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,360U.S. $105,850 | $129,170 | 4,020 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,790U.S. $46,800 | $56,200 | 3,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,310U.S. $38,140 | $49,680 | 3,950 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,800U.S. $37,450 | $47,030 | 3,920 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $162,640U.S. $148,270 | $175,340 | 3,910 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $37,450U.S. $36,280 | $39,380 | 3,900 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,750U.S. $76,590 | $82,020 | 3,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,460U.S. $48,570 | $60,960 | 3,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,760U.S. $41,300 | $51,860 | 3,760 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,480U.S. $62,280 | $80,290 | 3,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $37,250U.S. $34,810 | $39,020 | 3,580 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $89,590U.S. $64,370 | $87,380 | 3,540 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,280U.S. $49,400 | $56,330 | 3,540 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,430U.S. $62,890 | $73,580 | 3,510 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $43,410U.S. $31,200 | $44,390 | 3,390 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,050U.S. $53,750 | $64,170 | 3,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,970U.S. $47,320 | $63,020 | 3,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $151,260U.S. $123,860 | $179,500 | 3,210 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $77,000U.S. $69,280 | $84,630 | 3,210 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,140U.S. $45,850 | $50,080 | 3,170 | n/a | n/a |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,570U.S. $47,160 | $62,440 | 3,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,820U.S. $48,500 | $54,400 | 3,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,220U.S. $35,830 | $42,100 | 3,120 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,600U.S. $80,730 | $91,410 | 3,090 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,650U.S. $62,960 | $92,530 | 3,090 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,380U.S. $74,750 | $84,460 | 3,050 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,040U.S. $59,850 | $85,450 | 3,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,590U.S. $34,980 | $40,780 | 3,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $333,860U.S. $265,930 | $304,450 | 2,940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,440U.S. $43,220 | $47,860 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,420U.S. $35,670 | $38,170 | 2,870 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,190U.S. $47,920 | $60,030 | 2,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $96,100U.S. $76,690 | $100,600 | 2,840 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $102,950U.S. $99,130 | $106,560 | 2,820 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $55,040U.S. $49,500 | $53,980 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $37,230U.S. $35,360 | $40,660 | 2,720 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $146,740U.S. $114,990 | $151,370 | 2,690 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,580U.S. $36,560 | $44,900 | 2,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $117,280U.S. $102,740 | $128,660 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,260U.S. $61,010 | $72,700 | 2,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,020U.S. $104,110 | $116,540 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $30,890 | $41,910 | 2,520 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $43,440U.S. $37,160 | $42,950 | 2,520 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,950U.S. $82,320 | $98,080 | 2,510 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,590U.S. $45,750 | $57,550 | 2,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,400U.S. $64,330 | $81,960 | 2,400 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,330U.S. $38,770 | $47,750 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $123,100U.S. $98,100 | $125,290 | 2,380 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,840U.S. $69,390 | $72,510 | 2,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,990U.S. $116,580 | $111,410 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $71,990U.S. $61,770 | $71,970 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,080U.S. $120,630 | $125,780 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $123,810U.S. $104,920 | $135,690 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,990U.S. $60,550 | $63,090 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $97,200U.S. $76,210 | $95,140 | 2,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $143,170U.S. $105,870 | $138,430 | 2,280 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,210U.S. $55,440 | $66,830 | 2,280 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,570U.S. $61,800 | $87,490 | 2,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,800U.S. $78,740 | $92,230 | 2,260 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,510U.S. $64,400 | $84,440 | 2,250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $37,370U.S. $35,360 | $42,370 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,180U.S. $69,990 | $97,910 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,280U.S. $35,760 | $49,460 | 2,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $38,120U.S. $33,980 | $41,210 | 2,160 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,550U.S. $45,670 | $55,540 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $77,410U.S. $78,660 | $98,930 | 2,140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $80,170U.S. $59,050 | $71,070 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,540U.S. $50,890 | $59,680 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $102,480U.S. $88,940 | $108,450 | 2,100 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,170U.S. $58,750 | $66,900 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,670U.S. $50,340 | $60,820 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $168,830U.S. $140,910 | $161,650 | 2,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $72,370U.S. $77,640 | $86,210 | 2,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $148,900U.S. $149,280 | $163,260 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,800U.S. $126,060 | $135,460 | 1,980 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,340U.S. $38,630 | $52,290 | 1,980 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,360U.S. $50,690 | $60,370 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,950U.S. $37,290 | $44,990 | 1,980 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,460U.S. $59,650 | $63,710 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,110U.S. $43,030 | $46,450 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $94,280U.S. $77,440 | $96,120 | 1,920 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,690U.S. $38,150 | $45,490 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,000U.S. $35,660 | $38,590 | 1,870 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $126,380U.S. $122,930 | $130,090 | 1,850 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,170U.S. $58,260 | $64,530 | 1,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $35,970U.S. $32,150 | $37,480 | 1,840 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $109,860U.S. $107,230 | $125,920 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,600U.S. $80,390 | $96,360 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $67,820U.S. $71,900 | $72,530 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,250U.S. $102,760 | $109,210 | 1,810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,860U.S. $42,290 | $44,590 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,710U.S. $60,810 | $69,890 | 1,750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,160U.S. $78,000 | $85,330 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $77,990U.S. $78,190 | $79,200 | 1,730 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,170U.S. $59,280 | $87,380 | 1,730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $129,600U.S. $120,230 | $134,940 | 1,700 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,490U.S. $99,280 | $105,000 | 1,700 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $120,110U.S. $104,590 | $142,990 | 1,680 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,570U.S. $38,100 | $54,260 | 1,620 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,730U.S. $58,450 | $82,840 | 1,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,690U.S. $62,470 | $69,430 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $123,280U.S. $114,130 | $130,870 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,640U.S. $48,250 | $59,350 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,760U.S. $104,300 | $117,300 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $38,970U.S. $35,070 | $40,580 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,010U.S. $62,930 | $83,700 | 1,540 | n/a | n/a |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $104,810U.S. $80,110 | $102,070 | 1,520 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,670U.S. $48,430 | $52,400 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,610U.S. $35,790 | $60,670 | 1,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,890U.S. $87,520 | $95,750 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,920U.S. $49,690 | $66,580 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,790U.S. $67,880 | $87,200 | 1,460 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $123,500U.S. $107,310 | $132,820 | 1,460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $129,330U.S. $130,220 | $145,100 | 1,450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,480U.S. $61,160 | $67,670 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,890U.S. $49,230 | $60,460 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,380U.S. $52,830 | $71,670 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,090U.S. $57,020 | $74,990 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $69,010U.S. $76,220 | $73,190 | 1,400 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $158,890U.S. $132,300 | $160,020 | 1,390 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,780U.S. $40,110 | $49,700 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,150U.S. $49,230 | $57,840 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $71,340U.S. $72,550 | $74,510 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,640U.S. $58,940 | $83,260 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,890U.S. $51,140 | $64,930 | 1,340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,300U.S. $49,100 | $59,810 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,720U.S. $44,350 | $50,470 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,620U.S. $39,070 | $46,040 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,520U.S. $65,510 | $78,350 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,350U.S. $48,590 | $58,660 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,660U.S. $62,280 | $64,340 | 1,230 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,860U.S. $56,730 | $62,800 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $93,340U.S. $74,690 | $91,510 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,560U.S. $66,150 | $76,760 | 1,180 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,020U.S. $50,020 | $58,880 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $73,740U.S. $60,280 | $73,730 | 1,170 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,530U.S. $46,680 | $50,160 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $88,450U.S. $90,360 | $99,040 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,570U.S. $50,960 | $72,870 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $77,980U.S. $63,890 | $78,210 | 1,160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $107,650U.S. $97,870 | $110,510 | 1,140 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $118,190U.S. $106,660 | $125,300 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $163,810U.S. $135,880 | $160,130 | 1,110 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,110U.S. $52,100 | $52,280 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,260U.S. $52,260 | $53,950 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,470U.S. $55,570 | $66,890 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,100U.S. $58,930 | $82,350 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,720U.S. $50,290 | $66,660 | 1,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,350U.S. $33,580 | $36,960 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,130U.S. $68,270 | $85,840 | 1,070 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,880U.S. $37,710 | $48,730 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $137,200U.S. $134,050 | $139,410 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $97,410U.S. $90,150 | $97,130 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $55,550U.S. $51,850 | $57,910 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,770U.S. $42,540 | $49,820 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,270U.S. $39,320 | $42,340 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,040U.S. $54,890 | $71,040 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,470U.S. $47,180 | $50,880 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,290U.S. $34,890 | $41,260 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $165,200U.S. $167,220 | $178,220 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $98,050U.S. $82,220 | $99,360 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,010U.S. $44,470 | $52,580 | 1,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,810U.S. $35,880 | $41,640 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,020U.S. $54,210 | $60,880 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,670U.S. $45,780 | $52,480 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,110U.S. $146,910 | $147,440 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,660U.S. $78,620 | $100,760 | 1,020 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $131,720U.S. $130,100 | $144,940 | 1,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,050U.S. $44,580 | $55,450 | 990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $209,440U.S. $170,950 | $239,230 | 990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,480U.S. $35,150 | $40,600 | 990 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $89,040U.S. $78,210 | $93,750 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,910U.S. $75,350 | $87,570 | 960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,070U.S. $73,220 | $66,920 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44,320U.S. $44,390 | $47,640 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 950 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,680U.S. $45,230 | $53,330 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,350U.S. $48,700 | $64,210 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,480U.S. $63,580 | $66,100 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,680U.S. $46,550 | $59,420 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,870U.S. $66,120 | $73,660 | 910 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,090U.S. $62,680 | $83,090 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $93,590U.S. $95,420 | $99,530 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,140U.S. $65,120 | $86,580 | 890 | n/a | n/a |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,000U.S. $47,700 | $53,450 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $120,640U.S. $104,000 | $122,920 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $145,410U.S. $114,850 | $158,630 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,760U.S. $41,340 | $44,090 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,350U.S. $54,920 | $67,300 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,470U.S. $36,910 | $46,730 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,660U.S. $58,470 | $60,100 | 860 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,920U.S. $92,650 | $88,210 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,300U.S. $59,300 | $65,440 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,950U.S. $49,450 | $53,340 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,980U.S. $40,140 | $51,810 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,880U.S. $45,920 | $55,000 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,150U.S. $100,390 | $111,950 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $112,640U.S. $103,410 | $127,850 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,790U.S. $63,820 | $81,010 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $135,300U.S. $95,320 | $125,220 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,790U.S. $125,470 | $116,870 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,880U.S. $74,260 | $84,490 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,930U.S. $45,330 | $65,870 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,110U.S. $46,330 | $57,430 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,350U.S. $78,350 | $81,460 | 780 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,560U.S. $55,940 | $66,560 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $73,700U.S. $67,190 | $78,510 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,030U.S. $82,280 | $98,160 | 760 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,300U.S. $47,380 | $59,690 | 760 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $35,000U.S. $37,180 | $41,020 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,410U.S. $54,240 | $60,170 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $149,030U.S. $148,080 | $153,390 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,040U.S. $39,390 | $50,270 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,110U.S. $104,620 | $103,020 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,200U.S. $57,510 | $58,630 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,550U.S. $42,910 | $54,820 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $112,100U.S. $100,330 | $114,410 | 730 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,570U.S. $64,820 | $80,970 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,950U.S. $47,810 | $51,400 | 730 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,630U.S. $60,070 | $76,680 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $55,570U.S. $46,850 | $59,960 | 710 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $88,380U.S. $81,100 | $97,030 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,510U.S. $66,270 | $86,380 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,430U.S. $77,920 | $77,300 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $286,170U.S. $244,180 | $268,240 | 700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $375,810U.S. $213,990 | $420,320 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,680U.S. $110,840 | $94,980 | 690 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,230U.S. $43,350 | $57,120 | 690 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $102,030 | not published | 690 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,420U.S. $96,590 | $119,540 | 690 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $35,150U.S. $32,910 | $37,180 | 690 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,460U.S. $48,990 | $55,320 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,500U.S. $106,040 | $130,510 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,030U.S. $48,560 | $58,100 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,380U.S. $51,610 | $58,140 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $173,190U.S. $232,140 | $216,780 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $206,220U.S. $140,300 | $223,160 | 660 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,360U.S. $50,270 | $53,750 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,430U.S. $64,650 | $81,840 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $91,870U.S. $78,760 | $104,320 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,190U.S. $50,610 | $56,000 | 640 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $41,980U.S. $36,670 | $43,510 | 630 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,780U.S. $41,220 | $43,450 | 630 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,070U.S. $89,320 | $106,820 | 620 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,930U.S. $64,950 | $85,620 | 610 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,760U.S. $79,870 | $92,830 | 610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,560U.S. $76,910 | $94,070 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,620U.S. $47,260 | $55,760 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,910U.S. $58,430 | $75,580 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,380U.S. $48,280 | $59,860 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $36,200U.S. $35,240 | $39,270 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,890U.S. $93,530 | $111,390 | 590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,310U.S. $58,040 | $56,090 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,130U.S. $99,080 | $110,930 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44,920U.S. $39,630 | $46,310 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,820U.S. $94,160 | $99,730 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $143,410U.S. $139,500 | $146,840 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,740U.S. $42,770 | $51,690 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $91,480U.S. $79,940 | $101,260 | 550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $53,620U.S. $47,030 | $55,100 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,300U.S. $50,260 | $65,460 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $95,360U.S. $74,090 | $93,580 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $86,420U.S. $66,270 | $90,940 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,570U.S. $47,670 | $51,930 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $96,430U.S. $91,640 | $97,500 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,650U.S. $39,200 | $46,590 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,500U.S. $64,070 | $84,700 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,800U.S. $84,620 | $106,870 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,080U.S. $107,110 | $125,470 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,430U.S. $45,250 | $50,380 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,160U.S. $42,240 | $48,360 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,110U.S. $83,510 | $93,970 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,850U.S. $124,900 | $142,940 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,680U.S. $46,570 | $55,270 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,470U.S. $79,200 | $99,100 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $335,550 | $239,200 or more | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $212,660U.S. $210,040 | $218,760 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,280U.S. $43,600 | $53,550 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,610U.S. $79,520 | $92,300 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,850U.S. $66,940 | $98,610 | 470 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,740U.S. $66,140 | $88,170 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,690U.S. $68,380 | $72,410 | 470 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,160U.S. $53,040 | $79,280 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,780U.S. $80,340 | $98,820 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,540U.S. $90,390 | $94,660 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,540U.S. $46,170 | $55,450 | 460 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,450U.S. $50,990 | $58,390 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,610U.S. $63,520 | $68,810 | 450 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,580U.S. $73,010 | $97,290 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,190U.S. $109,270 | $113,540 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,960U.S. $49,120 | $65,260 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,860U.S. $60,020 | $79,380 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,960U.S. $60,170 | $64,310 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,850U.S. $43,380 | $50,860 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,990U.S. $91,240 | $103,080 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,480U.S. $98,070 | $97,040 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,290U.S. $45,130 | $50,220 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,690U.S. $42,670 | $53,460 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,520U.S. $74,330 | $68,370 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $37,360 | $45,030 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,860U.S. $76,400 | $86,640 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,230U.S. $51,330 | $66,730 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,510U.S. $71,550 | $83,320 | 410 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,870U.S. $58,100 | $60,270 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,120U.S. $62,780 | $93,730 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,160U.S. $79,350 | $99,240 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,130U.S. $62,130 | $63,210 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,700U.S. $62,120 | $85,390 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,660U.S. $68,120 | $80,140 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,620U.S. $105,650 | $98,070 | 390 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,880U.S. $46,860 | $51,450 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,230U.S. $53,830 | $56,950 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,900U.S. $55,690 | $64,570 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,860U.S. $57,080 | $76,100 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,800U.S. $49,610 | $52,600 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,430U.S. $81,390 | $95,410 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,850U.S. $80,250 | $88,510 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,030U.S. $50,160 | $58,100 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,900U.S. $61,660 | $79,280 | 370 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,640U.S. $39,680 | $40,070 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,120U.S. $133,000 | $142,120 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,950U.S. $95,990 | $115,950 | 360 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,840U.S. $50,340 | $59,710 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,490U.S. $68,270 | $82,520 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,640U.S. $69,250 | $80,250 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,500U.S. $117,330 | $112,430 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,880U.S. $76,780 | $91,700 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,530U.S. $61,540 | $79,270 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,220U.S. $44,660 | $72,020 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,250U.S. $136,570 | $132,980 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,940U.S. $68,020 | $95,140 | 350 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,850U.S. $40,450 | $43,070 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,080U.S. $81,370 | $90,390 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,490U.S. $72,110 | $82,610 | 340 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,310U.S. $96,980 | $118,570 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,300U.S. $80,260 | $87,280 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,750U.S. $74,310 | $90,190 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $65,750 | $76,830 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $154,490U.S. $133,660 | $169,950 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,130U.S. $100,580 | $123,900 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,450U.S. $83,910 | $88,550 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,650U.S. $95,480 | $118,230 | 330 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,140U.S. $45,950 | $58,520 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,610U.S. $75,440 | $100,080 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,710U.S. $55,090 | $62,890 | 320 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,700U.S. $45,280 | $45,100 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,370U.S. $40,410 | $50,690 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,920U.S. $49,000 | $73,930 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,290U.S. $95,200 | $103,860 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,970U.S. $58,650 | $87,970 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,920U.S. $78,580 | $118,320 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,350U.S. $93,790 | $122,910 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,440U.S. $92,460 | $92,830 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,600U.S. $98,920 | $101,280 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,270U.S. $93,250 | $115,870 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,070U.S. $76,580 | $101,340 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $37,690 | $42,950 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,160U.S. $35,450 | $43,160 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,870U.S. $50,580 | $54,320 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $44,810 | $52,880 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $41,590 | $43,830 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $43,960 | $53,050 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,350U.S. $52,540 | $57,810 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,910U.S. $123,220 | $145,760 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,390U.S. $42,420 | $44,780 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,480U.S. $61,770 | $67,630 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,020U.S. $101,920 | $107,820 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,110U.S. $38,290 | $46,150 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $46,380 | $52,000 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Logging Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-4022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,520U.S. $49,740 | $66,190 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.8% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,200U.S. $56,550 | $68,280 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,570U.S. $52,130 | $54,110 | 280 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,840U.S. $77,270 | $86,870 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $414,010 | $239,200 or more | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,930U.S. $115,210 | $92,470 | 280 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,310U.S. $44,040 | $50,090 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $49,880 | $58,920 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,180U.S. $46,170 | $52,990 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,170U.S. $76,870 | $82,340 | 270 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,540U.S. $64,830 | $83,480 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| AcupuncturistSOC 29-1291 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,210U.S. $76,040 | $80,390 | 270 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,660U.S. $44,910 | $47,450 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,330U.S. $51,220 | $77,440 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,280U.S. $39,280 | $43,610 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,410U.S. $40,960 | $44,520 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,160U.S. $66,810 | $88,220 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,200 | not published | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,630U.S. $47,720 | $52,780 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,780U.S. $64,050 | $77,720 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,600U.S. $79,870 | $81,440 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,940U.S. $78,850 | $94,490 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,990U.S. $75,420 | $77,820 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,140U.S. $37,680 | $45,490 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $42,780 | $47,370 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,030U.S. $52,000 | $59,010 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,010U.S. $74,340 | $98,160 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $45,760 | $53,390 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,460U.S. $101,110 | $104,190 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,020U.S. $60,390 | $57,280 | 240 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,770U.S. $75,240 | $68,530 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $246,070U.S. $236,590 | $254,780 | 240 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,880U.S. $38,950 | $42,220 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,600U.S. $109,910 | $128,560 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,200U.S. $65,700 | $83,460 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,610U.S. $54,560 | $64,550 | 230 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,900U.S. $59,320 | $63,210 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,330U.S. $55,720 | $55,420 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,270U.S. $60,850 | $64,820 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,060U.S. $48,110 | $63,140 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,050U.S. $48,540 | $57,290 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,800U.S. $49,630 | $51,070 | 220 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,120U.S. $85,020 | $92,280 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,620 | not published | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,510U.S. $77,970 | $109,770 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,630U.S. $76,400 | $71,150 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,530U.S. $53,340 | $77,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,670U.S. $58,970 | $98,120 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSOC 51-4194 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,760U.S. $50,060 | $62,930 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.8% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $155,690U.S. $106,730 | $160,920 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 210 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,490U.S. $35,100 | $43,110 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,320U.S. $53,140 | $72,710 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,110U.S. $42,360 | $48,650 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,560U.S. $60,190 | $73,150 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,600U.S. $68,990 | $72,900 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,820U.S. $42,290 | $46,900 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,260U.S. $68,080 | $90,530 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,570U.S. $62,370 | $83,080 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,280U.S. $74,510 | $83,100 | 200 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,350U.S. $117,860 | $113,580 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,790U.S. $83,820 | $103,390 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,790U.S. $64,950 | $79,990 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,260U.S. $38,120 | $44,010 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,380U.S. $40,130 | $45,060 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,850U.S. $48,690 | $55,290 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $46,340 | $47,050 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,830U.S. $70,720 | $70,570 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,020U.S. $63,520 | $67,620 | 190 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,060U.S. $54,430 | $67,550 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,250U.S. $48,750 | $62,830 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,470U.S. $48,040 | $57,720 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,540U.S. $149,230 | $166,280 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| ForesterSOC 19-1032 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,780U.S. $76,400 | $89,200 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $292,910 | $239,200 or more | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,310U.S. $38,210 | $71,770 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,660U.S. $37,080 | $40,370 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsSOC 45-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,670U.S. $35,730 | $36,910 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -3.4% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,220U.S. $56,460 | $65,380 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,770U.S. $122,570 | $114,130 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,650U.S. $96,870 | $82,520 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,140U.S. $103,170 | $127,220 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,140U.S. $134,040 | $145,400 | 170 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $269,700U.S. $256,560 | $289,770 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $420,860 | $239,200 or more | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,640U.S. $72,300 | $78,380 | 170 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,320U.S. $36,670 | $43,000 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,780U.S. $43,310 | $40,400 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,460U.S. $100,310 | $112,930 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,950U.S. $77,570 | $75,350 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,800U.S. $73,710 | $65,380 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,370U.S. $62,520 | $67,000 | 160 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,270U.S. $51,320 | $57,920 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,810U.S. $62,640 | $85,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,350U.S. $39,460 | $48,580 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $51,520 | $70,110 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,840U.S. $92,100 | $106,960 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,980U.S. $52,230 | $64,260 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,960U.S. $115,160 | $128,760 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,050U.S. $88,720 | $83,210 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,750U.S. $65,790 | $82,590 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,420U.S. $47,550 | $62,130 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,470U.S. $67,530 | $86,150 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Woodworkers, All OtherSOC 51-7099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,240U.S. $44,530 | $48,700 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,430U.S. $73,900 | $67,340 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,460U.S. $87,990 | $99,420 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,550U.S. $98,700 | $99,570 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,210U.S. $123,920 | $132,850 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,060U.S. $63,420 | $70,810 | 140 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,280U.S. $68,060 | $70,330 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $281,870 | $239,200 or more | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,840U.S. $42,670 | $46,220 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,100U.S. $130,000 | $134,870 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,160U.S. $70,770 | $91,670 | 130 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,170U.S. $61,560 | $74,120 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1064 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,470U.S. $97,590 | $115,820 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Craft ArtistsSOC 27-1012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,060U.S. $46,080 | $55,980 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,650U.S. $105,310 | $140,070 | 130 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,200U.S. $43,780 | $48,540 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,400U.S. $47,880 | $57,510 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,180U.S. $47,920 | $61,890 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,510U.S. $35,060 | $40,950 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,110U.S. $109,370 | $129,130 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,790U.S. $59,920 | $87,340 | 120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,580U.S. $93,750 | $114,780 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,740U.S. $94,980 | $100,410 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,090U.S. $84,290 | $105,120 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $524,350U.S. $358,550 | $460,250 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,890U.S. $66,800 | $93,690 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,750U.S. $58,340 | $117,120 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,500U.S. $57,660 | $72,190 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,370U.S. $40,470 | $41,330 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,110U.S. $49,910 | $59,880 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,550U.S. $47,450 | $54,510 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,670U.S. $134,960 | $139,420 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,650U.S. $59,570 | $57,360 | 110 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $228,380U.S. $160,300 | $211,080 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,990U.S. $81,110 | $101,680 | 110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,040U.S. $39,990 | $59,680 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,930U.S. $55,010 | $55,460 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,160U.S. $57,430 | $67,030 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,370U.S. $82,280 | $92,370 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,110U.S. $50,140 | $61,990 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,250U.S. $42,660 | $47,170 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,110U.S. $87,220 | $105,330 | 100 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,460U.S. $69,460 | $78,060 | 100 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,850U.S. $61,990 | $65,370 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1061 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,240U.S. $99,650 | $116,380 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,050U.S. $73,130 | $88,000 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $312,400 | $239,200 or more | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,010U.S. $101,370 | $122,930 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,550U.S. $46,340 | $61,370 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,380U.S. $48,420 | $56,670 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,240U.S. $53,710 | $65,690 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,250U.S. $78,620 | $85,880 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,210U.S. $78,120 | $87,710 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,670U.S. $48,030 | $54,730 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $58,170 | $69,300 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Portland, OR
- BLS source geography
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 38900
- States
- Oregon, Washington
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Portland, OR?
In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area (CBSA 38900), BLS OEWS counted 1,208,410 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $60,690 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($375,810), Physicians, All Other ($333,860), Airline Pilot ($173,190).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38900), which includes Portland, Vancouver and Hillsboro and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Portland city limits. It spans Oregon and Washington.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38900). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in vancouver wa”, “highest paying jobs in portland oregon”, “high paying jobs in portland oregon” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).