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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $73,150 | $73,560 | $64,920 | $55,083 | 105 |
| Bend | $67,710 | $63,490 | $60,640 | $51,628 | 104 |
| Salem | $66,850 | $62,510 | $60,110 | $51,081 | 104 |
| Eugene | $56,170 | $51,200 | $46,080 | $43,354 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 47-5023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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