States · Oregon

Oregon Economy — Live Data

Oregon sits in the Pacific Northwest, with an economy built around semiconductors, footwear, and timber. The state's unemployment rate is 5.2% — above the national rate of 4.2%. Every number on this page pulls live from federal statistical sources.

Unemployment Rate
5.2%
▲ Above US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
1.97M
▼ -1.0% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+2.0%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$74K
▲ +3.9% vs prior year
Oregon vs. United States — Unemployment
Oregon
5.2%
United States
4.2%

Oregon is running above the national unemployment rate. At 5.2% vs 4.2% nationally, local job seekers face a somewhat tougher market than the US average.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
1.97M
Job growth (YoY)
-1.0%
Real GDP (2025)
$266B
GDP growth (YoY)
+1.0%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Oregon: semiconductors, footwear, and timber.

What this means if you live or work in Oregon
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Job market
With unemployment at or above the national average, hiring in Oregon is more employer-friendly — job seekers should expect more competition per opening.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+2.0% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Oregon is $73,678, up 3.9% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Oregon's economy leans on semiconductors, footwear, and timber — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Oregon
Unemployment5.2%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs1.97M
House prices YoY+2.0%
Per-capita income$73,678
Real GDP$266B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series ORUR, ORNA, ORSTHPI, ORPCPI, ORRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.