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Editors average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $81,880 | $80,650 | $61,610 | $60,569 | 104 |
| Portland | $77,300 | $75,430 | $59,010 | $57,720 | 105 |
| Bend | $72,480 | $61,890 | $55,530 | $54,658 | 104 |
| Eugene | $65,660 | $58,460 | $43,440 | $50,249 | 102 |
| Medford | $59,920 | $57,910 | $45,280 | $46,079 | 101 |
*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 27-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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