Skip to content

Checked

Oregon Economy

Unemployment was 5.0% in Sep 2026, the 48th lowest of 51 states. Personal income averages $70,823 per person.

Unemployment rate
5.0%
-0.3 pts in a year
Labor force
2,212,136
-0.4% in a year
Income per person
$70,823
BEA, 2024
Average annual pay
$73,706
QCEW, 2025

Unemployment rate in Oregon

Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.

OregonUnited States
Show as a table
PeriodOregon
Sep 20265.0%
Dec 20255.3%
Dec 20244.7%
Dec 20234.1%
Dec 20224.0%
Dec 20214.0%
Dec 20206.5%
Dec 20193.4%
Dec 20184.3%
Dec 20174.1%
Dec 20164.2%
Dec 20155.0%
Dec 20146.0%
Dec 20137.2%
Dec 20128.5%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics ยท Last updated 09/01/2026

Counties in Oregon

Unemployment (Aug 2026, not seasonally adjusted), income per person (BEA) and average pay (QCEW). Largest labor force first.

Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.

#CountyUnemployment1 yearLabor forceIncome per personAverage pay
1Multnomah County5.1%-0.4 pts470,331$78,973$84,123
2Washington County4.7%-0.6 pts345,766$81,349$90,003
3Clackamas County4.8%-0.4 pts227,988$84,035$73,222
4Lane County5.3%-0.3 pts188,861$65,010$61,714
5Marion County5.1%-0.2 pts185,957$60,135$65,550
6Deschutes County4.5%-0.3 pts112,719$86,176$69,304
7Jackson County5.9%-0.1 pts110,823$65,802$60,060
8Linn County5.3%-0.6 pts62,844$59,976$59,532
9Yamhill County4.6%-0.7 pts57,010$64,182$57,280
10Benton County4.5%-0.3 pts48,634$62,473$69,821
11Polk County5.0%-0.2 pts47,434$57,251$54,279
12Douglas County6.1%-0.5 pts47,077$55,747$56,333
13Umatilla County5.1%-0.2 pts37,865$55,991$59,613
14Josephine County7.2%-0.5 pts35,688$57,206$51,430
15Klamath County6.8%-0.4 pts29,978$54,476$54,944
16Coos County5.7%-0.7 pts27,226$62,682$54,953
17Columbia County5.7%-0.8 pts26,761$60,858$56,589
18Lincoln County5.7%-0.4 pts21,649$61,973$53,096
19Clatsop County4.6%-0.6 pts20,842$63,292$54,058
20Hood River County3.7%-0.7 pts14,629$74,839$54,736
21Malheur County4.0%-0.4 pts13,684$42,974$51,735
22Crook County5.6%+0.1 pts13,317$62,128$67,329
23Wasco County5.3%-0.2 pts13,013$60,127$58,525
24Tillamook County4.9%-0.3 pts12,297$64,662$54,653
25Union County4.6%-0.6 pts12,223$56,198$53,965
All 36 counties, A to Z

Metro areas in Oregon

Unemployment rate and labor force, not seasonally adjusted

Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.

Metro areaUnemployment1 yearLabor force
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA4.9%-0.4 pts1,388,806
Salem, OR5.1%-0.2 pts233,391
Eugene-Springfield, OR5.3%-0.3 pts188,861
Bend, OR4.7%-0.3 pts137,416
Medford, OR5.9%-0.1 pts110,823
Albany, OR5.3%-0.6 pts62,844
Corvallis, OR4.5%-0.3 pts48,634
Grants Pass, OR7.2%-0.5 pts35,688

Jobs and pay by industry in Oregon

Private employers, annual average 2025 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)

Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.

IndustryJobs1-year changeAverage pay
Health care and social assistance314,889+4.8%$68,995
Retail trade199,988-1.7%$43,870
Manufacturing178,848-3.9%$90,110
Accommodation and food services178,214+0.1%$30,669
Construction112,585-3.0%$85,715
Professional and technical services108,912-1.3%$111,573
Administrative and support services97,532-2.6%$55,800
Wholesale trade75,507-2.6%$100,103
Transportation and warehousing71,901+1.6%$63,987
Other services69,259+0.4%$54,453
Finance and insurance52,302-0.9%$113,564
Agriculture, forestry and fishing51,952-1.8%$49,655
Management of companies47,408-4.3%$146,526
Information34,840-3.5%$152,922
Educational services32,258-0.6%$50,534
Arts, entertainment and recreation29,462+3.1%$40,293
Real estate and rental28,969-0.7%$66,650
Utilities5,268+2.5%$141,562
Mining, oil and gas1,877-0.9%$85,925

Government employs 295,470 people (14.9% of all jobs): 28,283 federal, 49,316 state and 217,871 local.

Output and businesses in Oregon

Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau

GDP
$330B
2024, current dollars
Real GDP growth
+2.1%
Adjusted for inflation
Employer businesses
122,451
1,697,911 employees
  • Health care and social assistance15,70912.8%
  • Construction14,90712.2%
  • Retail trade13,80011.3%
  • Professional and technical services13,31810.9%
  • Accommodation and food services12,53310.2%
  • Other services10,2828.4%
  • Real estate and rental7,5066.1%
  • Administrative and support services6,4075.2%
  • Finance and insurance5,7834.7%
  • Manufacturing5,2314.3%

Source: BEA Regional Economic Accounts; Census County Business Patterns 2023

Federal money in Oregon

Federal awards, pandemic loans and political donations

Frequently asked questions

What is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
Oregon's unemployment rate was 5.0% in Sep 2026, seasonally adjusted, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
Which county in Oregon has the highest unemployment?
Josephine County has the highest rate at 7.2%, and Hood River County has the lowest at 3.7% (not seasonally adjusted).
What is the largest industry in Oregon?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private employer with 314,889 jobs, followed by retail trade (199,988) and manufacturing (178,848).
What is the average salary in Oregon?
The average annual pay for jobs covered by unemployment insurance in Oregon was $73,706 in 2025, or $1,417 a week.
How big is Oregon's economy?
Oregon's GDP was $330B in 2024, about $77,299 per resident.