Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Oregon
727 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Oregon belongs to Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other, at $33,510 per year. The highest is $395,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $33,510 | 100 | |
| 2 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $33,900 | 90 | |
| 3 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,070 | 6,780 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,110 | 1,100 | |
| 5 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,280 | 6,270 | |
| 6 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $34,660 | 730 | |
| 7 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $34,870 | 1,190 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,030 | 1,860 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,050 | 59,920 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $35,300 | 37,660 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $395,340 | 270 |
| Physicians, All Other | $347,180 | 4,130 |
| Chief Executives | $341,630 | 910 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $334,450 | 210 |
| Psychiatrists | $314,880 | 430 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $293,240 | 1,490 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $272,330 | 370 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $268,570 | 230 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $256,510 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 390 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 150 |
| Dermatologists | $239,200 | 160 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 890 |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | — |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | 150 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | 230 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 140 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 500 |
| Pediatricians, General | $224,690 | 620 |
| Dentists, General | $211,690 | 1,660 |
| Podiatrists | $207,430 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $206,220 | 730 |
| Physicists | $200,320 | 90 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $183,990 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $177,190 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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