Oregon job market

Jobs in Portland, OR

Portland's economy combines athletic and outdoor apparel, semiconductor and technology manufacturing, healthcare, and a creative and design community. Major sportswear brands are headquartered in the region, and the area west of the city, sometimes called the Silicon Forest, hosts large chip-making operations. Healthcare systems, the port and logistics, clean energy, food and beverage, and state and local government also hire. The metro extends into Vancouver, Washington, so many people live in one state and work in the other, which affects taxes; check how that applies to you.

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Major industries in the Portland area

Long-standing employers by sector. Hiring in each changes over time.

  • Athletic and outdoor apparel
  • Semiconductors and technology
  • Healthcare
  • Logistics and port
  • Clean energy
  • Food and beverage
  • Government

Job search tips for Portland

  • Search Beaverton, Hillsboro and Vancouver, WA, as well as Portland.
  • If you live in Washington and work in Oregon (or the reverse), check the tax effect before accepting.
  • Confirm whether a 'remote' role must be based in this state; many are limited to certain states.

For local pay by occupation, see the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics metro tables. Free in-person help is available at American Job Centers, which you can find through CareerOneStop.

Browse Portland jobs by career field

Watch out for job scams

Real employers never charge you to apply. Walk away if you see any of these:

  • You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a background check or an application fee.
  • They send a check and ask you to buy equipment from their vendor or send part of it back.
  • The 'job' is receiving money into your account, or packages at home, and forwarding them.
  • You get an offer without a real phone or video interview, often after a chat-only exchange.
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Jobs in Portland: frequently asked questions

How do I find jobs in Portland, OR?

Use the live Portland listings on this page, then check the Oregon state job bank (CareerOneStop's job bank finder links to every state's), USAJOBS for federal roles, and the careers pages of large local employers. Set up alerts so new postings reach you within a day or two.

Where can I find salary data for Portland?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program publishes pay by occupation for metro areas, including the Portland area. CareerOneStop's salary finder presents the same data by job title. Compare it with the pay range in the posting.

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