Wages in the State of Oregon Lag Behind Wages in the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Oregon can be understood as being medium-high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 States wages throughout the nation. The average pay is less than average pay in United States of $40,259.

The counties in the State of Oregon in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $45,362 in Washington County to a low of a $18,259 in Wheeler County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the Oregon
Total Industry Wages

1. Washington County ($45,362)
2. Multnomah County ($40,413)
3. Benton County ($38,225)
4. Clackamas County ($38,071)
5. Gilliam County ($33,947)
6. Linn County ($33,457)
7. Lane County ($31,575)
8. Yamhill County ($31,344)
9. Deschutes County ($31,241)
10. Morrow County ($31,163)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.