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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
Occupation Diversity
LowHigh
Occupation | % Male | % Female | % White | % Black | % Hispanic or Latino | % Asian | % American Indian or Alaska Native | % Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | % 2 or More Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 74% | 26% | 70% | 2% | 5% | 19% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 71% | 29% | 77% | 1% | 6% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 85% | 15% | 52% | 2% | 6% | 38% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| Computer Network Architects | 87% | 13% | 77% | 2% | 8% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 74% | 26% | 73% | 2% | 12% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 72% | 28% | 72% | 3% | 9% | 11% | 1% | 0% | 5% |
| Computer Programmers | 79% | 21% | 76% | 1% | 6% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 62% | 38% | 72% | 2% | 8% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 74% | 26% | 74% | 3% | 11% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 90% | 10% | 72% | 3% | 14% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| Data Scientists | 54% | 46% | 68% | 2% | 6% | 19% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Database Administrators | 63% | 37% | 72% | 2% | 6% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Database Architects | 64% | 36% | 74% | 2% | 7% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Information Security Analysts | 80% | 20% | 77% | 3% | 8% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 80% | 20% | 78% | 2% | 8% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 52% | 48% | 73% | 3% | 9% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Software Developers | 80% | 20% | 64% | 1% | 5% | 26% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 62% | 38% | 78% | 2% | 8% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Web Developers | 68% | 32% | 79% | 2% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
Source: Lightcast
Employment by Industry
Source: Lightcast
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
2024 Jobs
2024 Resident Workers
2024 Net Commuters
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Tech Skills In Demand
Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,126 | -19% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 733 | -23.6% |
| Automation | 643 | -14.3% |
| Scalability | 617 | -13.3% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 604 | -31.6% |
| Project Management | 602 | -9.3% |
| Amazon Web Services | 544 | -9.7% |
| Workflow Management | 536 | -14.6% |
| Agile Methodology | 526 | -28.5% |
| Microsoft Azure | 493 | -23.7% |
| Software Engineering | 461 | -8.9% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 451 | -17.5% |
| Software Development | 449 | -16.9% |
| Data Analysis | 426 | -21.1% |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | 391 | -21.7% |
| Business Requirements | 374 | -16.6% |
| Scripting | 342 | -23.7% |
| Continuous Improvement Process | 340 | -9.4% |
| Linux | 317 | -5.7% |
| Process Improvement | 306 | -22.9% |
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Computer and Information Systems Manager
$132,093
$203,066
Engineering Manager
$134,378
$198,566
Computer Hardware Engineer
$144,564
$193,945
Database Software Developer
$113,839
$174,509
Software Developer
$105,220
$166,417
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$74,204
$158,378
Data Scientist
$86,601
$153,904
Head of Information Security
$91,580
$152,061
Electrical Engineer
$91,552
$136,480
Data Analyst
$94,577
$134,058
Database Administrator
$75,273
$129,721
Mechanical Engineer
$86,651
$127,803
Lead Database Architect
$57,640
$122,999
Avionics Technician
$69,181
$104,624
Web Software Developer
$48,738
$96,615
Computer Network Support Specialist
$58,784
$84,598
User Support Specialist
$49,985
$77,190
Source: Lightcast
Tech Occupation Earnings by MSA
25th to 75th percentile salary range per MSA
Occupation | 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 | $129,378.36 | $204,671.18 | $111,741.17 | $173,784.98 | $103,103.4 | $168,449.23 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,724.21 | $138,485.45 | $82,949.22 | $113,717.01 | $80,955.13 | $127,501.26 |
| Information Security Analysts | $83,291.82 | $143,160.99 | $72,083.08 | $124,901.71 | $83,684.53 | $128,756.81 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $142,623.05 | $194,706.46 | $134,743.34 | $174,025.06 | $127,906.42 | $165,598.41 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $56,197.6 | $86,022.08 | $57,357.73 | $91,022.76 | $49,316.06 | $69,677.17 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $48,800.34 | $75,307 | $50,055.83 | $69,707.83 | $47,786.9 | $67,942.58 |
| Computer Network Architects | $107,908.36 | $155,823.62 | $80,707.47 | $132,936.7 | $94,282.88 | $125,872.6 |
| Database Administrators | $74,993.09 | $128,630.7 | $73,551.69 | $127,855.96 | $80,281.03 | $129,959.75 |
| Database Architects | $98,893.19 | $155,724.52 | $139,531.86 | $144,784.98 | $86,529.36 | $133,573.01 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $85,137.34 | $128,475.59 | $78,471.57 | $111,491.57 | $74,393.49 | $105,152.11 |
| Computer Programmers | $74,214.91 | $142,006.4 | $70,392.03 | $127,359.97 | $69,128.91 | $108,184.98 |
| Software Developers | $102,013.71 | $163,712.5 | $97,523.38 | $158,997.47 | $84,302 | $146,043.21 |
| Web Developers | $47,869.54 | $92,873.28 | $45,664.64 | $94,874.39 | $45,962.77 | $82,851.37 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $69,078 | $120,194.79 | $50,318.61 | $114,567.44 | $55,900.3 | $104,975.5 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $71,123.17 | $138,615.05 | $45,513.45 | $86,635.58 | $56,303.54 | $94,875.82 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,780.21 | $123,759.25 | $73,368.18 | $105,302.58 | $73,490.88 | $109,564.58 |
| Data Scientists | $85,680.72 | $161,032.42 | $66,495.31 | $135,742.7 | $73,519.69 | $116,133.63 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $125,039.69 | $173,869.27 | $109,172.55 | $148,937.52 | $100,953.33 | $193,238.03 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $39,220.63 | $62,256.1 | $33,892.78 | $50,476.95 | $35,214.33 | $50,001.77 |
Source: Lightcast
Average Earnings Per Tech Job
50-State Comparison
Source: Lightcast
Degrees by Program
Oregon Higher Ed Instutions
Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2,414 | 0.9K 2.4K |
| Engineering | 2,062 | 1.1K 2.1K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1,837 | 0.9K 1.8K |
| Physical Sciences | 523 | 0.5K 0.5K |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 394 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 131 | 0K 0.1K |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 104 | 0.1K 0.1K |
Source: Lightcast
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 43% | 2% | -41% |
| Cyber Security | 43% | 38% | -5% |
| Incident Response | 43% | 12% | -31% |
| Linux | 43% | 15% | -28% |
| Network Security | 43% | 23% | -20% |
| Cyber Threat Hunting | 29% | 2% | -27% |
| Data Analysis | 29% | 9% | -20% |
| Information Systems | 29% | 5% | -24% |
| Office Equipment | 29% | 1% | -28% |
| Penetration Testing | 29% | 11% | -18% |
Source: Lightcast
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Top 20 Companies by Profile Count Over 12 Month Period
Source: Lightcast
Workforce Profile
Data Scientist
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis | 34% | 50% | 16% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 30% | 20% | -10% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 30% | 28% | -2% |
| Data Science | 25% | 21% | -4% |
| Computer Science | 22% | 2% | -20% |
| Machine Learning | 20% | 13% | -7% |
| Workflow Management | 19% | 5% | -14% |
| Project Management | 19% | 21% | 2% |
| Statistics | 18% | 13% | -5% |
| Business Process | 16% | 7% | -9% |
Source: Lightcast
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Top 20 Companies by Profile Count Over 12 Month Period
Source: Lightcast
Gross Regional Product of Tech Sector
Gross Regional Product
$30.8B
Earnings
$17.6B
Taxes Paid
$822.3M
Gross Regional Product Trend
Source: Lightcast
Home Value Trend
Median Home Value
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Source: Zillow