Oregon Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Oregon-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 7 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Oregon
Oregon's Tech Growth, Green Energy, and Healthcare Drive Above-Median Wages
Oregon has transformed from a timber-and-fishing economy into a diverse state with significant tech manufacturing (Intel's Washington County fabs are the company's largest production complex in the U.S.), a robust outdoor recreation and craft brewing culture, and strong healthcare systems in Portland and Eugene. Nike and Adidas North America are headquartered in the Portland metro. The state's ambitious clean energy goals drive demand for solar and wind technicians. Wages in the Portland metro run 10–15% above national medians; rural areas are closer to national averages.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $91,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Semiconductor Technician
- Median Salary
- $64,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +12.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $78,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Median Salary
- $58,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +22.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- Short-term certificate + OJT
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $131,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Wind Turbine Technician
- Median Salary
- $62,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +44.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Oregon-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Oregon
Portland Community College
Oregon's largest post-secondary institution with four Portland campuses; 100+ associate and certificate programs with ex...
Chemeketa Community College
Willamette Valley community college with nursing, respiratory therapy, wine business, and viticulture among dozens of te...
Lane Community College
Eugene-area community college with strong sustainable agriculture alongside nursing, construction trades, culinary, and ...
Clackamas Community College
South Portland-area community college with 90+ career programs, strong microelectronics partnerships with Intel, and pop...
About Oregon's Job Market
Oregon's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.