INCOME LEVELS
As Central Oregon has steadily diversified its employment and economic base, its median income for a family of four has increased correspondingly. At $58,800, Deschutes County median income is virtually equivalent to the state's median of $58,900. Crook County follows at $49,400 and Jefferson at $47,200. All three counties in the region have experienced consistent income growth year-over-year.
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Income Levels
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Median Income (family of 4)*
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Per Capita**
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
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Crook
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$49,400 |
$48.050 |
$47,900 |
$45,100 |
$35,300 |
$21,381 |
$21,270 |
$21,187 |
$20,359 |
$20,261 |
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Deschutes
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$58,800 |
$57,800 |
$57,800 |
$54,200 |
$45,000 |
$27,880 |
$27,513 |
$27,799 |
$26,926 |
$25,636 |
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Jefferson
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$47,200 |
$46,000 |
$45,200 |
$43,800 |
$36,700 |
$20,670 |
$19,988 |
$19,846 |
$19,841 |
$19,466 |
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Oregon
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$58,900
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$58,600
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$58,600
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$56,300
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$48,900
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$28,734 |
$28,464 |
$28,502
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$28,097
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$26,480
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*U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
**U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2004 data is most current available for per capita figures
AVERAGE WAGES
Below we show the average wages offered for select occupations in the region. The average hourly wage reflects a blended rate for all three counties. In most occupations, wages are below the state average which is driven primarily by the Portland metro area. For additional occupations or information, visit the Oregon Employment Department website (www.olmis.org) and select either Region 10 or the Occupational Explorer tool.
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AVERAGE WAGES OFFERED FOR SELECTED OCCUPATIONS, 2006
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Central Oregon**
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Oregon**
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WA*
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CA*
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| TRADE |
| Truck Driver, Heavy |
$15.43
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$16.56
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$17.33
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$17.51
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| Secretary |
$13.89
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$13.54
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$15.15
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$15.34
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| Receptionist |
$10.77
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$11.73
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$11.43
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$11.87
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| Customer Service Representative |
$12.31
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$13.94
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$16.01
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$15.75
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| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
$14.29
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$15.92
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$17.57
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$15.92
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| COMPUTER & TECHNICAL |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
$25.12
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$27.80
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$30.14
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$32.41
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| Computer Support Specialist |
$18.02
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$19.27
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$23.13
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$23.19
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| Database Administrators |
$28.89
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$31.04
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$32.44
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$33.53
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| PROFESSIONAL |
| Marketing Manager |
$44.23
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$42.89
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$55.37
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$52.93
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| Sales Manager |
$34.85
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$43.25
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$49.09
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$51.53
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| Industrial Production Managers |
$32.94
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$38.12
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$39.50
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$41.39
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| General and Operations Manager |
$37.71
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$44.14
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$55.35
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$51.22
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**Oregon Employment Department, 2005 data
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2004 data
CENTRAL OREGON BENCHMARK SURVEY (COBS) PURCHASED DATA AVAILABLE
The 2006 COBS Survey is a detailed report that is the most current source of information in the areas of recruiting strategies, pay practices and benefits topics for Central Oregon employers.
The report is available in two versions, so you may select the one that best suits the needs or your organization.
- Summary Report - condensed pay & benefits data for "All Participants"
- Comprehensive Report - including Historical Trends, Category Breakouts by Industry, Revenue and FTE Budget, Comparative Analysis of Central Oregon Wages to Portland and Mid-Willamette Valley
For additional information on purchasing survey data, CLICK HERE.
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