Cost of living

Cost of living in Oregon: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Oregon is about $1,431/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 300 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$15,548/mo9%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,594/mo10%
Family Physician$14,340/mo10%
Dentist$10,821/mo13%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,819/mo13%
IT Manager$10,204/mo14%
Pharmacist$10,046/mo14%
Nurse Practitioner$8,934/mo16%
Financial Manager$8,930/mo16%
Lawyer$8,926/mo16%
Physician Assistant$8,758/mo16%
Marketing Manager$8,718/mo16%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,699/mo16%
Optometrist$8,593/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$8,580/mo17%
Human Resources Manager$8,503/mo17%
Software Developer$8,450/mo17%
Natural Sciences Manager$8,361/mo17%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$8,355/mo17%
Psychologist$8,244/mo17%
Purchasing Manager$8,211/mo17%
Sales Manager$8,183/mo17%
Public Relations Manager$8,097/mo18%
Actuary$7,958/mo18%
Network Architect$7,914/mo18%
Electrical Engineer$7,828/mo18%
Construction Manager$7,800/mo18%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$7,486/mo19%
Police and Detective$7,480/mo19%
Data Scientist$7,469/mo19%
Systems Analyst$7,344/mo19%
Computer Programmer$7,298/mo20%
Registered Nurse$7,211/mo20%
Industrial Production Manager$7,079/mo20%
Veterinarian$6,899/mo21%
Dental Hygienist$6,871/mo21%
Sonographer$6,869/mo21%
Administrative Services Manager$6,855/mo21%
Industrial Engineer$6,700/mo21%
Occupational Therapist$6,656/mo21%
Financial Analyst$6,618/mo22%
Speech Pathologist$6,580/mo22%
Network Administrator$6,573/mo22%
Physical Therapist$6,565/mo22%
Mechanical Engineer$6,564/mo22%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,526/mo22%
Information Security Analyst$6,517/mo22%
Civil Engineer$6,410/mo22%
Database Administrator$6,401/mo22%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$6,314/mo23%
Operations Research Analyst$6,309/mo23%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$6,306/mo23%
Facilities Manager$6,281/mo23%
Construction Supervisor$6,270/mo23%
Management Consultant$6,245/mo23%
Radiologic Technologist$6,135/mo23%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,127/mo23%
Medical Scientist$6,070/mo24%
Chiropractor$5,996/mo24%
Operations Manager$5,897/mo24%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$5,845/mo24%
Special Ed Teacher$5,793/mo25%
Electrician$5,770/mo25%
Respiratory Therapist$5,725/mo25%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,711/mo25%
Project Management Specialist$5,682/mo25%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$5,599/mo26%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,446/mo26%
High School Teacher$5,420/mo26%
Police Officer$5,418/mo26%
Plumber$5,385/mo27%
Writer$5,354/mo27%
Compliance Officer$5,348/mo27%
Massage Therapist$5,341/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,332/mo27%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,305/mo27%
Dietitian$5,304/mo27%
Healthcare Social Worker$5,290/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,273/mo27%
Logistician$5,190/mo28%
Architect$5,181/mo28%
Elementary School Teacher$5,149/mo28%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,134/mo28%
Financial Examiner$5,132/mo28%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$5,124/mo28%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,115/mo28%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$5,110/mo28%
Accountant$5,097/mo28%
Chemist$5,080/mo28%
Instructional Coordinator$5,076/mo28%
Correctional Officer$5,075/mo28%
Market Research Analyst$5,045/mo28%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,039/mo28%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,030/mo28%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,023/mo28%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,022/mo28%
Claims Adjuster$5,015/mo29%
Cost Estimator$5,012/mo29%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$5,004/mo29%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,976/mo29%
Credit Analyst$4,924/mo29%
Producers and Director$4,915/mo29%
Surgical Technologist$4,911/mo29%
Insurance Underwriter$4,869/mo29%
Librarian$4,863/mo29%
Loan Officer$4,853/mo29%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,826/mo30%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,679/mo31%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,618/mo31%
Firefighter$4,604/mo31%
Paramedic$4,588/mo31%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,562/mo31%
HR Specialist$4,496/mo32%
School Counselor$4,442/mo32%
Interior Designer$4,419/mo32%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,339/mo33%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,293/mo33%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,290/mo33%
Sheet Metal Worker$4,267/mo34%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$4,242/mo34%
Editor$4,238/mo34%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,236/mo34%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,233/mo34%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$4,205/mo34%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,203/mo34%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,198/mo34%
Training and Development Specialist$4,190/mo34%
Financial Advisor$4,187/mo34%
Web Developer$4,177/mo34%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,163/mo34%
Production and Operating Worker$4,124/mo35%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,122/mo35%
Public Relations Specialist$4,120/mo35%
Equipment Operator$4,114/mo35%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$4,105/mo35%
Sales Representative$4,085/mo35%
Property Manager$4,070/mo35%
Skincare Specialist$4,063/mo35%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$4,035/mo35%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$4,035/mo35%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,031/mo35%
Carpenter$4,028/mo36%
IT Support Specialist$4,025/mo36%
HVAC Technician$4,020/mo36%
Diesel Mechanic$3,965/mo36%
Clergy$3,922/mo36%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,918/mo37%
Social Worker$3,914/mo37%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,911/mo37%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$3,911/mo37%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,910/mo37%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,887/mo37%
Machinist$3,882/mo37%
Graphic Designer$3,873/mo37%
Truck Driver$3,868/mo37%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,843/mo37%
Food Service Manager$3,821/mo37%
Postal Service Clerk$3,806/mo38%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,802/mo38%
Real Estate Agent$3,770/mo38%
Dental Assistant$3,708/mo39%
Chef$3,699/mo39%
Fundraiser$3,670/mo39%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,665/mo39%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,608/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,600/mo40%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,580/mo40%
Welder$3,574/mo40%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,535/mo40%
Insurance Agent$3,526/mo41%
Medical Records Specialist$3,515/mo41%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,514/mo41%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo41%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,448/mo42%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,380/mo42%
Security Worker$3,329/mo43%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,281/mo44%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,256/mo44%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,255/mo44%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,245/mo44%
Personal Service Worker$3,208/mo45%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,206/mo45%
Library Technician$3,203/mo45%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,202/mo45%
Bill and Account Collector$3,196/mo45%
Roofer$3,182/mo45%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,181/mo45%
Auto Mechanic$3,175/mo45%
Pharmacy Technician$3,162/mo45%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,147/mo45%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,147/mo45%
Medical Assistant$3,143/mo46%
Admin Assistant$3,134/mo46%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,134/mo46%
Fitness Trainer$3,132/mo46%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,132/mo46%
Bookkeeper$3,131/mo46%
Construction Laborer$3,129/mo46%
Tax Preparer$3,127/mo46%
Painter$3,126/mo46%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,121/mo46%
Bus Drivers, School$3,099/mo46%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,099/mo46%
Psychiatric Technician$3,097/mo46%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,095/mo46%
File Clerk$3,091/mo46%
Journalist$3,086/mo46%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,083/mo46%
Maintenance Worker$3,078/mo46%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,077/mo47%
Printing Press Operator$3,069/mo47%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,056/mo47%
Opticians, Dispensing$3,056/mo47%
Phlebotomist$3,054/mo47%
Sports Coach$3,037/mo47%
Pest Control Worker$3,034/mo47%
Retail Supervisor$3,029/mo47%
Social and Human Service Assistant$3,028/mo47%
Audio and Video Technician$3,026/mo47%
EMT$3,012/mo48%
Nursing Assistant$3,007/mo48%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,001/mo48%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,000/mo48%
Biological Technician$2,998/mo48%
Tutor$2,998/mo48%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,984/mo48%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,978/mo48%
Residential Advisor$2,972/mo48%
Order Clerk$2,966/mo48%
Photographer$2,952/mo48%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,929/mo49%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,913/mo49%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,904/mo49%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,902/mo49%
Delivery Driver$2,887/mo50%
Customer Service Rep$2,886/mo50%
Office Clerk$2,885/mo50%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,880/mo50%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,869/mo50%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,846/mo50%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,841/mo50%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,826/mo51%
Food Service Supervisor$2,808/mo51%
Parts Salesperson$2,787/mo51%
Data Entry Keyer$2,755/mo52%
Teller$2,750/mo52%
Landscaper$2,679/mo53%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,651/mo54%
Warehouse Worker$2,636/mo54%
Couriers and Messenger$2,608/mo55%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,586/mo55%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,560/mo56%
Security Guard$2,544/mo56%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,530/mo57%
Teaching Assistant$2,519/mo57%
Home Health Aide$2,501/mo57%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,492/mo57%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,488/mo58%
Preschool Teacher$2,484/mo58%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,452/mo58%
Recreation Worker$2,448/mo58%
Receptionist$2,437/mo59%
Telemarketer$2,434/mo59%
Food Batchmaker$2,417/mo59%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,412/mo59%
Parking Attendant$2,400/mo60%
Restaurant Cook$2,385/mo60%
Janitor$2,382/mo60%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,356/mo61%
Baker$2,343/mo61%
School Bus Monitor$2,342/mo61%
Food Preparation Worker$2,330/mo61%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,330/mo61%
Childcare Worker$2,328/mo61%
Cooks, Short Order$2,327/mo61%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,314/mo62%
Animal Caretaker$2,308/mo62%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,305/mo62%
Retail Salesperson$2,292/mo62%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,281/mo63%
Hairdresser$2,280/mo63%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,278/mo63%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,261/mo63%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,259/mo63%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,256/mo63%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,252/mo64%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,243/mo64%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,232/mo64%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,230/mo64%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,226/mo64%
Dishwasher$2,196/mo65%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,194/mo65%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,166/mo66%
Cashier$2,166/mo66%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,142/mo67%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$2,079/mo69%
Server$2,022/mo71%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$2,008/mo71%
Bartender$2,003/mo71%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,975/mo72%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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