Average salary by job family in Eugene
| Management | $124,220 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $121,470 |
| Legal | $100,170 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $98,070 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,050 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,590 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,280 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $69,950 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,620 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,310 |
| Community and Social Service | $65,960 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,130 |
| Protective Service | $61,730 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,850 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,590 |
| Production | $50,160 |
| Sales and Related | $48,830 |
| Healthcare Support | $47,030 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,600 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,860 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Eugene
- Chief Executives$372,490
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$370,920
- Physicians, All Other$348,630
- Family Medicine Physicians$307,630
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$262,230
- Pediatricians, General$255,570
- Dentists, General$231,290
- Financial Managers$174,220
- Personal Financial Advisors$174,090
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,580
Most common jobs in Eugene and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,220 | $34,340 | $33,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,090 | $38,360 | $35,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,630 | $41,410 | $40,690 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,590 | $117,700 | $113,720 |
| Cashiers | 3,560 | $34,960 | $34,110 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,350 | $39,860 | $37,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,090 | $117,190 | $94,170 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 2,350 | $42,070 | $41,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,290 | $39,770 | $37,350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,270 | $41,390 | $40,180 |
Cost of living in Eugene
Prices in the Eugene area are 2% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,310 therefore buys what $63,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $459,366, 6.6 times the median household income of $69,311.
Take-home pay in Eugene
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,650 | $30,626 | $2,552 |
| Median wage | $49,680 | $38,640 | $3,220 |
| Average wage | $64,310 | $49,268 | $4,106 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,760 | $56,106 | $4,675 |
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 Eugene
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$372K
- Financial Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$150K
- Marketing Managers$147K
- Public Relations Managers$146K
- Natural Sciences Managers$145K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$133K
- Human Resources Managers$127K
- Purchasing Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$125K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Industrial Production Managers$118K
- General and Operations Managers$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Training and Development Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$112K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Fundraising Managers$108K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$83K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$78K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$66K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical38 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$371K
- Physicians, All Other$349K
- Family Medicine Physicians$308K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$262K
- Pediatricians, General$256K
- Dentists, General$231K
- Nurse Practitioners$156K
- Physician Assistants$152K
- Pharmacists$151K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Optometrists$125K
- Registered Nurses$118K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$114K
- Dental Hygienists$111K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$108K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$90K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$86K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$80K
- Surgical Technologists$79K
- Therapists, All Other$79K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78K
- Paramedics$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Acupuncturists$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Psychiatric Technicians$55K
- Pharmacy Technicians$53K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Database Architects$126K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Software Developers$123K
- Data Scientists$115K
- Information Security Analysts$110K
- Computer Systems Analysts$105K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Database Administrators$98K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$87K
- Web Developers$76K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$122K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107K
- Industrial Engineers$105K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Engineers, All Other$100K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$88K
- Surveyors$88K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Mechanical Drafters$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62K
- Drafters, All Other$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science20 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$138K
- Psychologists, All Other$137K
- Chemists$107K
- Urban and Regional Planners$96K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$96K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- School Psychologists$86K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$84K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$80K
- Foresters$78K
- Survey Researchers$69K
- Conservation Scientists$65K
- Chemical Technicians$64K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$59K
- Social Science Research Assistants$56K
- Biological Technicians$56K
- Food Science Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$174K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$108K
- Management Analysts$101K
- Financial Risk Specialists$101K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Loan Officers$95K
- Credit Analysts$86K
- Labor Relations Specialists$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Financial Examiners$83K
- Budget Analysts$83K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Logisticians$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Credit Counselors$63K
- Tax Preparers$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$82K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Tutors$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Art Directors$104K
- Technical Writers$89K
- Producers and Directors$77K
- Interpreters and Translators$70K
- Public Relations Specialists$66K
- Editors$66K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$51K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Broadcast Technicians$46K
- Floral Designers$41K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90K
- Electricians$90K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$84K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Carpenters$66K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$60K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60K
- Tile and Stone Setters$58K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Roofers$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$41K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$109K
- Health Education Specialists$96K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$83K
- Healthcare Social Workers$83K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69K
- Clergy$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45K
- Religious Workers, All Other$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$132K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$85K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$52K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
Protective Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$126K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$116K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$90K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$77K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$66K
- Firefighters$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$55K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$50K
- Security Guards$43K
- School Bus Monitors$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$72K
- Brokerage Clerks$69K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- File Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Production40 jobs
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$68K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$50K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Woodworkers, All Other$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Bakers$40K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$122K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- Real Estate Brokers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$50K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$38K
- Cashiers$35K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Massage Therapists$78K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Dental Assistants$58K
- Medical Assistants$52K
- Nursing Assistants$50K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Pharmacy Aides$44K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$58K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Parking Attendants$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$51K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$47K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- Waiters and Waitresses$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Bartenders$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Cooks, Short Order$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
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Salary in Eugene: questions
What is a good salary in Eugene?
Half of all workers in the Eugene metro earn less than $49,680 and the average is $64,310. Earning more than $74,760 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Eugene to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,860, because prices here are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Eugene?
Chief Executives ($372,490), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($370,920), Physicians, All Other ($348,630).
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 Eugene-Springfield, OR (21660), all occupations and 433 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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