Which sector pays the most premium in Oregon?

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Oregon: +30.0% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $118,020/yr vs national $90,805/yr).

Which sector pays below average in Oregon?

Legal Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Oregon: −13.8% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $91,790/yr vs national $106,531/yr).

How does Oregon compare to other states for sector pay?

Oregon (OR) has 14 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 8 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

Oregon — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Oregon pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Oregon pays +30.0% above the national average for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (state median: $118,020 vs national approx. $90,805). Across 22 sectors, Oregon's highest-premium sector is Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Oregon's top sector premium: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations at GUPPI +30.0% (national avg: $90,805).

How this is calculated

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations +30.0%

Oregon — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#	Sector	State median	National avg	GUPPI
1	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	$118,020	$90,805	+30.0%
2	Healthcare Support Occupations	$47,470	$37,607	+26.2%
3	Personal Care and Service Occupations	$41,600	$35,534	+17.1%
4	Protective Service Occupations	$59,260	$51,939	+14.1%
5	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	$37,670	$33,497	+12.5%
6	Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations	$42,310	$38,525	+9.8%
7	Construction and Extraction Occupations	$66,130	$60,202	+9.8%
8	Community and Social Service Occupations	$61,860	$57,575	+7.4%
9	Sales and Related Occupations	$41,850	$39,171	+6.8%
10	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	$46,430	$43,676	+6.3%
11	Production Occupations	$49,720	$46,816	+6.2%
12	Office and Administrative Support Occupations	$50,390	$47,910	+5.2%
13	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	$61,930	$59,120	+4.8%
14	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	$103,880	$100,184	+3.7%
15	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations	$61,090	$61,160	−0.1%
16	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	$64,310	$64,550	−0.4%
17	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	$84,720	$85,690	−1.1%
18	Management Occupations	$124,810	$126,800	−1.6%
19	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations	$37,060	$37,695	−1.7%
20	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	$109,710	$113,425	−3.3%
21	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations	$80,330	$85,407	−5.9%
22	Legal Occupations	$91,790	$106,531	−13.8%

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Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Oregon?: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Oregon: +30.0% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $118,020/yr vs national $90,805/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Oregon?: Legal Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Oregon: −13.8% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $91,790/yr vs national $106,531/yr).
How does Oregon compare to other states for sector pay?: Oregon (OR) has 14 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 8 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors