How much does a life make in Oregon?
$60,810a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Oregon. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,440Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $84,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $73,730 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $84,370 | $40.56 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $62,660 |
| Medford, OR | $58,280 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,530 |
| Corvallis, OR | $50,130 |
| Bend, OR | $49,420 |
| Salem, OR | $48,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 20. Vermont | $63,460 |
| 21. Florida | $63,180 |
| 22. Tennessee | $62,050 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,810 |
| 24. West Virginia | $59,750 |
| 25. Alabama | $59,500 |
| 26. Mississippi | $59,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).
Do lifes make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $60,810 against $62,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Oregon rank for life pay?
Oregon ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays lifes the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $62,660 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.