Economy, jobs and prices in Oregon, United States: official figures
The economy of Oregon (gross domestic product) was worth $343.2 billion in 2025 at current prices, 1.1% of the US total of $30.86 trillion; 25th largest of 51. In current dollars it was up 4.1% on 2024.
How fast is the economy of Oregon growing?
After adjusting for inflation, real GDP in Oregon grew 1.4% in 2025, against 2.3% for the United States; 14th slowest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Oregon?
Dividing 2025 GDP by the Census Bureau's population estimate gives $80,317 of output per resident, against $90,294 for the US economy divided by the population of the 50 states and DC; 24th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs the economy of Oregon growing or shrinking?
In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP in Oregon grew at an annual rate of 0.8% (United States: 2.2%); tied for 14th slowest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Oregon?
In 2025 the largest private industry in Oregon's economy was real estate, rental and leasing (15.1% of GDP), followed by manufacturing (10.1%) and health care and social assistance (9.7%). Government accounted for 12.9%; the manufacturing share was 21st highest of 51 (United States: 9.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow much do people in Oregon spend?
Consumer spending (personal consumption expenditures) in Oregon came to $60,667 per person in 2025 (United States: $61,062); 24th highest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs Oregon expensive to live in?
Prices in Oregon were 3.4% above the national average in 2024, by BEA's regional price parity of 103.4 (US = 100), which covers goods, services and housing; 12th most expensive of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Oregon?
Prices in Oregon rose 1.2% in 2024, measured by BEA's implicit regional price deflator, against 2.6% nationally (PCE price index).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the per capita income in Oregon?
Personal income per person in Oregon was $73,283 in 2025, against $77,028 for the United States; 25th highest of 51. It was up 4.4% on 2024 and up 29.3% on 2020, before inflation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the disposable income per person in Oregon?
After taxes, disposable personal income per person was $63,354 in 2025 (United States: $67,251); 25th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow far does income go in Oregon?
Adjusted for local price levels, real personal income per person in Oregon was $55,451 in 2024 in 2017 dollars (United States: $59,195); 15th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Oregon?
Median household income in Oregon was $85,220 in 2024 (margin of error ±$1,399), against $81,604 for the United States; 17th highest of 51 by the point estimate. It was up 3.3% on 2023 after adjusting for inflation (American Community Survey).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow unequal are incomes in Oregon?
The Gini index of household income inequality in Oregon was 0.456 in 2024 (0 means equal incomes, 1 means one household has everything; United States: 0.481); tied for 14th least unequal of 51.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Oregon was 5.0% in September 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), down from 5.3% a year earlier; tied for 4th highest of 51. The rate for the 50 states and DC combined was 4.2%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many people are unemployed in Oregon?
In September 2026, 109,637 people in Oregon were unemployed and 2,102,499 employed, out of a labor force of 2,212,136.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat was the unemployment rate in Oregon in 2025?
Over 2025 the unemployment rate in Oregon averaged 5.2% (an 11-month average: October 2025 was not collected during the federal shutdown), against 4.3% in 2024; tied for 4th highest of 51. The lowest annual rate since 1976 was 3.7% in 2019.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oregon?
Workers covered by unemployment insurance in Oregon were paid $73,706 on average in 2025 ($1,417 a week), up 3.4% on 2024; the US average was $78,720. That is 18th highest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many jobs are there in Oregon?
Employers in Oregon had an average of 1,987,730 jobs on their payrolls in 2025 across 177,694 establishments, down 0.3% on 2024 (United States: up 0.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median wage in Oregon?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Oregon was $57,000 in May 2025 (mean $72,460); 11th highest of 51. One in ten workers earned less than $35,680 and one in ten more than $129,520.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the most common job in Oregon?
The most common occupation in Oregon in May 2025 was fast food and counter workers, with 59,920 workers and a median annual wage of $35,050.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Oregon?
Median household income in Oregon was $84,897 in 2024, 17th highest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $81,604). In 2019 it was $66,955, so it has risen 26.8% before allowing for inflation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the average rent in Oregon?
The median gross rent in Oregon, including utilities, was $1,597 a month in 2024, up 7.8% on 2023 ($1,481); 14th highest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $1,487).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the median home value in Oregon?
Homeowners in Oregon valued their homes at a median of $497,500 in 2024, up 2.6% on 2023 ($484,800); 8th highest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $360,600).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow affordable are homes in Oregon?
The median home value in Oregon was 5.9 times the median household income in 2024 ($497,500 against $84,897); 6th highest ratio among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: 4.4).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyIs rent affordable in Oregon?
A household on the median income in Oregon would spend 22.6% of its income on the median rent of $1,597 a month in 2024 (U.S.: 21.9%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow Oregon compares with other states
Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) (2025)
Oregon ranks 25 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Missouri | $475.4 billion |
| 23 | Connecticut | $382.6 billion |
| 24 | South Carolina | $378.4 billion |
| 25 | Oregon | $343.2 billion |
| 26 | Louisiana | $342.3 billion |
| 27 | Alabama | $339.0 billion |
| 28 | Utah | $319.2 billion |
GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) (2025)
Oregon ranks 28 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Georgia | $82,819 |
| 26 | Ohio | $82,087 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $80,898 |
| 28 | Oregon | $80,317 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $80,160 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $80,137 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $80,007 |
Real GDP growth, 2025 (2025)
Oregon ranks 38 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Hawaii | 1.5% |
| 36 | Arizona | 1.5% |
| 37 | Maine | 1.4% |
| 38 | Oregon | 1.4% |
| 39 | Massachusetts | 1.3% |
| 40 | Mississippi | 1.3% |
| 41 | Nebraska | 1.3% |
Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) (2026:Q2)
Oregon ranks 37 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Arkansas | 1.1% |
| 35 | Colorado | 1.0% |
| 36 | Rhode Island | 0.9% |
| 37 | Oregon | 0.8% |
| 38 | District of Columbia | 0.8% |
| 39 | Kentucky | 0.7% |
| 40 | Hawaii | 0.7% |
Personal income per person, 2025 (2025)
Oregon ranks 25 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Personal income per person, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $75,370 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $75,233 |
| 24 | Nevada | $73,767 |
| 25 | Oregon | $73,283 |
| 26 | Texas | $73,156 |
| 27 | Montana | $72,066 |
| 28 | Maine | $71,742 |
Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) (2024)
Oregon ranks 37 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Ohio | $56,232 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $55,878 |
| 36 | Indiana | $55,562 |
| 37 | Oregon | $55,451 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $55,219 |
| 39 | Delaware | $55,185 |
| 40 | Utah | $55,116 |
Median household income, 2024 (ACS) (2024)
Oregon ranks 17 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household income, 2024 (ACS) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Delaware | $87,534 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $87,117 |
| 16 | New York | $85,820 |
| 17 | Oregon | $85,220 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $83,504 |
| 19 | Illinois | $83,211 |
| 20 | Vermont | $82,730 |
Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) (2024)
Oregon ranks 12 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | New Hampshire | 104.2 |
| 10 | Connecticut | 103.6 |
| 11 | Florida | 103.4 |
| 12 | Oregon | 103.4 |
| 13 | Colorado | 103.1 |
| 14 | Alaska | 102.4 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 102.3 |
Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) (September 2026)
Oregon ranks 5 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | California | 5.1% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 5.1% |
| 4 | Michigan | 5.0% |
| 5 | Oregon | 5.0% |
| 6 | Arizona | 4.9% |
| 7 | Washington | 4.8% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4.7% |
Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average (2025)
Oregon ranks 6 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nevada | 5.3% |
| 4 | Michigan | 5.2% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 5.2% |
| 6 | Oregon | 5.2% |
| 7 | Delaware | 4.8% |
| 8 | Washington | 4.7% |
| 9 | Alaska | 4.7% |
Labor force participation rate, September 2026 (September 2026)
Oregon ranks 22 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labor force participation rate, September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Illinois | 63.0% |
| 20 | Virginia | 62.7% |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | 62.6% |
| 22 | Oregon | 62.6% |
| 23 | Nevada | 62.3% |
| 24 | Connecticut | 62.1% |
| 25 | Vermont | 62.1% |
Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) (2025)
Oregon ranks 18 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Delaware | $75,665 |
| 16 | Alaska | $75,391 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $74,308 |
| 18 | Oregon | $73,706 |
| 19 | Georgia | $73,032 |
| 20 | Arizona | $72,894 |
| 21 | Florida | $72,772 |
Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) (May 2025)
Oregon ranks 11 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Maryland | $59,510 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $58,570 |
| 10 | California | $58,240 |
| 11 | Oregon | $57,000 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $56,920 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $56,780 |
| 14 | Vermont | $56,390 |
Median household income (2024)
Oregon ranks 17 of 51, highest first. Census Bureau SAIPE model estimates
| Rank | Region | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Delaware | $87,510 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $87,120 |
| 16 | New York | $85,768 |
| 17 | Oregon | $84,897 |
| 18 | Illinois | $83,327 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $83,250 |
| 20 | Vermont | $82,836 |
Median gross rent (monthly) (2024)
Oregon ranks 14 of 51, highest first. Renter-occupied units paying cash rent
| Rank | Region | Median gross rent (monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Arizona | $1,672 |
| 12 | Virginia | $1,646 |
| 13 | New York | $1,634 |
| 14 | Oregon | $1,597 |
| 15 | Utah | $1,593 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $1,558 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $1,550 |
Median value of owner-occupied homes (2024)
Oregon ranks 8 of 51, highest first. Owner-reported value
| Rank | Region | Median value of owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Washington | $602,200 |
| 6 | Colorado | $574,600 |
| 7 | Utah | $545,200 |
| 8 | Oregon | $497,500 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $496,000 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $458,800 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $455,700 |
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