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Oregon Tech Industry
Tech Industry Jobs
106,834
Average Earnings Per Job
$161,225
Tech Industry Firms
9,559
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Source: Lightcast
Diversity by Occupation
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Source: Lightcast
STEM Employment by Industry
Source: Lightcast
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
2021 Jobs
2021 Resident Workers
2021 Net Commuters
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Tech Skills In Demand
| Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,107 | -29.4% |
| Project Management | 762 | -22.6% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 622 | -27.3% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 494 | -26.7% |
| Automation | 480 | -24.8% |
| Agile Methodology | 477 | -48% |
| Software Development | 469 | -49.5% |
| Data Analysis | 431 | -42.5% |
| Software Engineering | 423 | -35.9% |
| Microsoft Azure | 362 | -26.5% |
| Business Process | 359 | -18.4% |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | 356 | -25% |
| Workflow Management | 339 | -52.8% |
| Information Systems | 326 | -38.3% |
| Business Requirements | 322 | -31.1% |
| Technical Support | 322 | -29.2% |
| Amazon Web Services | 316 | -52.2% |
| Operating Systems | 312 | -33.7% |
| JavaScript (Programming Language) | 288 | -31.3% |
| Finance | 285 | -22.5% |
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Engineering Manager
$117,828
$174,753
Computer and Information Systems Manager
$108,348
$172,451
Computer Hardware Engineer
$130,631
$167,259
Software Developer
$90,947
$141,293
Database Software Developer
$93,901
$139,666
Head of Information Security
$88,881
$138,542
Data Scientist
$64,999
$136,898
Data Analyst
$84,732
$131,135
Electrical Engineer
$79,853
$125,969
Database Administrator
$67,729
$124,317
Mechanical Engineer
$79,924
$122,819
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$58,292
$118,346
Lead Database Architect
$42,560
$99,961
Avionics Technician
$59,821
$84,490
Computer Network Support Specialist
$50,744
$80,782
Web Software Developer
$42,802
$74,365
User Support Specialist
$46,690
$73,264
Source: Lightcast
Tech Occupation Earnings by MSA
25th to 75th percentile salary range per MSA
| Description | Portland Pct. 25 Earnings | Portland Pct. 75 Earnings | Bend Pct. 25 Earnings | Bend Pct. 75 Earnings | Eugene Pct. 25 Earnings | Eugene Pct. 75 Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $107,429 | $165,388 | $95,705 | $148,169 | $84,291 | $131,276 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $70,168 | $121,286 | $54,728 | $94,231 | $67,319 | $101,425 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $113,728 | $168,353 | $93,614 | $154,107 | $95,786 | $146,704 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $108,074 | $157,835 | $89,479 | $118,708 | $89,523 | $115,565 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $77,659 | $122,118 | $62,852 | $106,571 | $76,325 | $112,518 |
| Information Security Analysts | $86,659 | $133,583 | $79,564 | $119,417 | $81,578 | $107,162 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $104,328 | $178,631 | $90,628 | $148,435 | $104,612 | $126,697 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $45,181 | $77,053 | $42,876 | $88,771 | $46,154 | $69,928 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $45,628 | $72,258 | $40,835 | $63,941 | $42,410 | $65,925 |
| Computer Network Architects | $96,515 | $141,981 | $67,902 | $111,322 | $86,981 | $110,114 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $70,721 | $106,763 | $66,250 | $85,380 | $66,172 | $99,846 |
| Database Administrators and Architects | $80,298 | $125,299 | $71,755 | $101,164 | $61,464 | $113,341 |
| Computer Programmers | $61,828 | $106,153 | $49,598 | $96,409 | $51,926 | $98,261 |
| Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $83,480 | $134,273 | $57,903 | $112,925 | $53,233 | $100,686 |
| Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers | $45,783 | $106,389 | $33,413 | $91,258 | $36,459 | $72,427 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $64,408 | $116,966 | $46,478 | $89,233 | $45,003 | $79,111 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $87,417 | $142,406 | $76,941 | $124,858 | $79,210 | $158,855 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $35,605 | $64,002 | $26,938 | $45,808 | $44,353 | $73,422 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $27,044 | $52,154 | $24,666 | $50,428 | $27,626 | $62,985 |
| Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | $35,875 | $62,741 | $33,733 | $54,475 | $33,733 | $54,475 |
| Desktop Publishers | $40,433 | $57,035 | $23,341 | $83,201 | $31,824 | $53,230 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $36,152 | $56,911 | $41,667 | $71,739 | $33,490 | $48,087 |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $57,707 | $113,166 | $33,665 | $58,442 | $23,415 | $33,387 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $52,583 | $81,565 | $46,826 | $75,051 | $37,412 | $73,076 |
| Avionics Technicians | $62,074 | $90,359 | $51,742 | $75,498 | $23,524 | $54,938 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $40,100 | $75,746 | $55,315 | $75,352 | $47,918 | $66,220 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $29,519 | $54,842 | $31,201 | $49,177 | $26,751 | $50,937 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $41,896 | $67,621 | $37,971 | $66,537 | $40,819 | $61,105 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $74,019 | $96,010 | $69,260 | $80,513 | $72,405 | $83,907 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $49,859 | $75,825 | $43,442 | $67,791 | $46,153 | $69,581 |
Source: Lightcast
Average Earnings Per Tech Job
50-State Comparison
Source: Lightcast
Degrees by Program
Oregon Higher Ed Instutions
| Description | 2021 Completions | 2008-2021 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,292 | 0.9K 2.3K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2,177 | 1K 2.2K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1,778 | 0.8K 1.8K |
| Physical Sciences | 606 | 0.4K 0.6K |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 546 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 131 | 0K 0.1K |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 119 | 0.1K 0.1K |
Source: Lightcast
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
| Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security | 32% | 18% | -14% |
| Auditing | 24% | 12% | -12% |
| Computer Science | 23% | 2% | -21% |
| Microsoft Azure | 22% | 2% | -20% |
| Security Controls | 17% | 2% | -15% |
| Firewall | 16% | 11% | -5% |
| Information Systems | 16% | 5% | -11% |
| Project Management | 16% | 18% | 2% |
| Amazon Web Services | 14% | 4% | -10% |
| Risk Analysis | 14% | 7% | -7% |
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Top 20 Companies by Profile Count Over 12 Month Period
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Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
| Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis | 47% | 41% | -6% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 42% | 30% | -12% |
| Computer Science | 33% | 2% | -31% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 32% | 27% | -5% |
| Tableau (Business Intelligence Software) | 25% | 13% | -12% |
| Data Science | 23% | 52% | 29% |
| Power BI | 22% | 5% | -17% |
| Project Management | 21% | 18% | -3% |
| Business Intelligence | 20% | 31% | 11% |
| Dashboard | 19% | 10% | -9% |
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Top 20 Companies by Profile Count Over 12 Month Period
Gross Regional Product of Tech Sector
Gross Regional Product
$30.8B
Earnings
$17.6B
Taxes Paid
$822.3M
Gross Regional Product Trend
Source: Lightcast
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