SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $64,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Occupations, All Other, 44.9% beneath the national figure of $116,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Occupations, All Other, 44.9% beneath the national figure of $116,580. Pay ranges from under $46,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,390 to $86,940.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.35 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $103,990. Of the 291 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | −59.9% |
| 25th | $60,390 | −48.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,240 | −44.9% |
| 75th | $86,940 | −25.4% |
| 90th | $101,130 | −13.3% |
| Mean | $75,090 | −35.6% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $64,240 buys what $62,128 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 46.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,128US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,240 a year, 44.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,800 to $101,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $103,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Eastern Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $64,240, or $30.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in Eastern Oregon, OR is 44.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR earns more than $101,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $103,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Oregon, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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