Most common jobs in Portland, Oregon
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Portland, Oregon
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Portland, Oregon using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Portland are the most common.
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#50. Electronics engineers, except computer
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 4.048 (362% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,820
National
- Employment: 128,800 (#202 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $110,210
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 4.048 (362% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,820
National
- Employment: 128,800 (#202 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $110,210
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.083 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,780
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.083 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,780
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.141 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.141 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.375 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,160
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.375 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,160
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#46. Management analysts
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.383 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.383 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,670
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,670
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Bartenders
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.519 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.519 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#43. Human resources specialists
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.528 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,520
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.528 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,520
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Computer systems analysts
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.596 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.596 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#41. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 5,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.806 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,710
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.806 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,710
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Financial managers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.022 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,940
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.022 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,940
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Security guards
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37 (tie). Computer user support specialists
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,820
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,820
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#37 (tie). Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,210
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,210
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#36. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.603 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,200
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.603 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,200
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 6,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.634 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.634 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Light truck drivers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.994 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,560
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.994 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,560
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Electricians
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.213 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.213 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,420
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Medical assistants
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.234 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,670
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.234 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,670
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#31. Nursing assistants
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.245 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,090
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.245 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,090
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#30. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.258 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,110
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.258 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,110
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.499 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,100
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.499 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,100
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Food preparation workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 8,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,680
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,680
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 6.876 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,690
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 6.876 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,690
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26. Receptionists and information clerks
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.994 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.994 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Construction laborers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 8,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.315 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.315 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 9,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.507 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,090
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.507 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,090
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#23. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 9,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.662 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,440
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.662 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,440
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Accountants and auditors
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 9,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.821 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,410
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.821 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,410
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#21. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.925 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,470
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.925 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,470
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 9,840
- Employment per 1,000: 8.138 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,840
- Employment per 1,000: 8.138 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Carpenters
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 10,850
- Employment per 1,000: 8.97 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,940
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,850
- Employment per 1,000: 8.97 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,940
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 10.058 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 10.058 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#17. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 12,980
- Employment per 1,000: 10.729 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,600
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,980
- Employment per 1,000: 10.729 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,600
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#16. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 13,750
- Employment per 1,000: 11.366 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,830
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 13,750
- Employment per 1,000: 11.366 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,830
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 13,830
- Employment per 1,000: 11.438 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,550
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 13,830
- Employment per 1,000: 11.438 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,550
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#14. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 13,880
- Employment per 1,000: 11.477 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,720
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,880
- Employment per 1,000: 11.477 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,720
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
38 / 50
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#13. Cooks, restaurant
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 14,550
- Employment per 1,000: 12.032 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,990
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 14,550
- Employment per 1,000: 12.032 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,990
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
39 / 50
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#12. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 15,710
- Employment per 1,000: 12.986 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,200
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,710
- Employment per 1,000: 12.986 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,200
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
40 / 50
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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 17,480
- Employment per 1,000: 14.449 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,360
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 17,480
- Employment per 1,000: 14.449 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,360
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
41 / 50
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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 19,410
- Employment per 1,000: 16.051 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,860
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,410
- Employment per 1,000: 16.051 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,860
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
42 / 50
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#9. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 19,530
- Employment per 1,000: 16.147 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,510
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,530
- Employment per 1,000: 16.147 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,510
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
43 / 50
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#8. Office clerks, general
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 19,990
- Employment per 1,000: 16.526 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 19,990
- Employment per 1,000: 16.526 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
44 / 50
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 20,150
- Employment per 1,000: 16.658 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 20,150
- Employment per 1,000: 16.658 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 21,160
- Employment per 1,000: 17.498 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,680
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 21,160
- Employment per 1,000: 17.498 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,680
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
46 / 50
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#5. Cashiers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 22,080
- Employment per 1,000: 18.256 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,620
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 22,080
- Employment per 1,000: 18.256 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,620
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
47 / 50
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#4. Registered nurses
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 22,100
- Employment per 1,000: 18.275 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,420
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 22,100
- Employment per 1,000: 18.275 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,420
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
48 / 50
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#3. General and operations managers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 22,150
- Employment per 1,000: 18.314 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,250
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 22,150
- Employment per 1,000: 18.314 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,250
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
49 / 50
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#2. Retail salespersons
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 32,810
- Employment per 1,000: 27.127 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,630
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 32,810
- Employment per 1,000: 27.127 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,630
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
50 / 50
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Employment: 33,030
- Employment per 1,000: 27.314 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 33,030
- Employment per 1,000: 27.314 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
