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Average salary by job family in Bend
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $148,400 |
|---|---|
| Management | $127,330 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $108,340 |
| Legal | $99,560 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,850 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,960 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,600 |
| Protective Service | $70,860 |
| Construction and Extraction | $69,980 |
| Community and Social Service | $68,780 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,130 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,110 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,150 |
| Sales and Related | $53,080 |
| Production | $52,960 |
| Healthcare Support | $51,040 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,610 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,210 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,190 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,330 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $43,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bend
- Family Medicine Physicians$264,530
- Dentists, General$221,170
- Personal Financial Advisors$190,740
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$180,090
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$171,390
- Financial Managers$168,660
- Sales Managers$166,900
- Pharmacists$163,440
- Marketing Managers$157,820
- Natural Sciences Managers$154,970
Most common jobs in Bend and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,680 | $36,590 | $35,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,190 | $41,830 | $37,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,500 | $126,700 | $135,010 |
| Cashiers | 2,390 | $38,600 | $36,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,260 | $116,680 | $93,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,990 | $50,110 | $48,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,870 | $44,300 | $45,840 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,750 | $53,330 | $50,480 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,530 | $44,790 | $44,540 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,450 | $43,210 | $43,050 |
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Cost of living in Bend
Prices in the Bend area are 4% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,260 therefore buys what $66,849 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $672,286, 7.9 times the median household income of $85,509.
$672,286typical home value
$85,509median household income
103.6BEA price parity
253,650metro population
Take-home pay in Bend
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $42,670 | $33,547 | $2,796 |
| Median wage | $54,570 | $42,192 | $3,516 |
| Average wage | $69,260 | $52,612 | $4,384 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,530 | $58,497 | $4,875 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Salaries for every job in Bend
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical26 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$265K
- Dentists, General$221K
- Pharmacists$163K
- Nurse Practitioners$148K
- Physician Assistants$148K
- Veterinarians$130K
- Optometrists$127K
- Registered Nurses$127K
- Dental Hygienists$116K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$115K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$105K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$102K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Chiropractors$100K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$79K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$70K
- Opticians, Dispensing$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$62K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$58K
- Pharmacy Technicians$56K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Management26 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$180K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$171K
- Financial Managers$169K
- Sales Managers$167K
- Marketing Managers$158K
- Natural Sciences Managers$155K
- Human Resources Managers$149K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$147K
- Managers, All Other$144K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Purchasing Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$129K
- Public Relations Managers$125K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$121K
- General and Operations Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$115K
- Industrial Production Managers$114K
- Fundraising Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$94K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$85K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$69K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$138K
- Information Security Analysts$137K
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Computer Programmers$122K
- Computer Systems Analysts$118K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$98K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$96K
- Database Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$91K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$69K
- Web Developers$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$142K
- Electrical Engineers$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$122K
- Engineers, All Other$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$105K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$95K
- Surveyors$94K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66K
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$191K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Management Analysts$100K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Logisticians$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$130K
- Psychologists, All Other$123K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$120K
- Chemists$101K
- Urban and Regional Planners$101K
- Hydrologists$96K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Conservation Scientists$89K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$80K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$62K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$54K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$131K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$108K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$83K
- Firefighters$61K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$55K
- Security Guards$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96K
- Electricians$93K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$87K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$86K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$70K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$69K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$69K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$68K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68K
- Glaziers$67K
- Carpenters$64K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$62K
- Roofers$61K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$58K
- Tile and Stone Setters$57K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$104K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$87K
- Healthcare Social Workers$84K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$83K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$79K
- Health Education Specialists$77K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70K
- Social Workers, All Other$70K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$63K
- Community Health Workers$62K
- Clergy$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$49K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Producers and Directors$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Writers and Authors$76K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$76K
- Editors$72K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Photographers$67K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- Interpreters and Translators$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$52K
- Coaches and Scouts$52K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$45K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$124K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$66K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$54K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$47K
- Bicycle Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
Educational Instruction and Library22 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$94K
- Instructional Coordinators$93K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$88K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$84K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$83K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$73K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$52K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48K
- Tutors$47K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$71K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$64K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Order Clerks$56K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$55K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52K
- New Accounts Clerks$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- File Clerks$47K
- Tellers$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$120K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Real Estate Brokers$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$63K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Travel Agents$59K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$39K
Production30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Machinists$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$53K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$51K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Sewing Machine Operators$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Bakers$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$85K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Dental Assistants$59K
- Medical Assistants$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Nursing Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Pharmacy Aides$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$45K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$109K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$62K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$60K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Parking Attendants$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$64K
- Skincare Specialists$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$52K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$49K
- Recreation Workers$46K
- Concierges$46K
- Tour and Travel Guides$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$53K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- Waiters and Waitresses$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Bartenders$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$45K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Dishwashers$38K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37K
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Salary in Bend: questions
What is a good salary in Bend?
Half of all workers in the Bend metro earn less than $54,570 and the average is $69,260. Earning more than $78,530 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bend to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $73,303, because prices here are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bend?
Family Medicine Physicians ($264,530), Dentists, General ($221,170), Personal Financial Advisors ($190,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bend, OR (13460), all occupations and 375 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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