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Software Developer Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$142,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.62/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
21,830
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,079 #8 of 50

Software Developer pay in Oregon, explained

Software developers in Oregon earn a median of $142,720 per year ($68.62 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $83,070, while the most experienced software developers reach about $213,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $142,720 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $142,720 is worth about $138,079 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #8 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,070
$39.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$142,720
$68.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$213,540
$102.66/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $142,720 $138,079
California $174,410 $157,523 −$31,690
Washington $166,540 $155,626 −$23,820
Idaho $131,590 $137,799 +$11,130
Nevada $128,810 $128,837 +$13,910

Software Developer in Oregon: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Oregon?

Software developers in Oregon earn a median of $142,720 per year ($68.62 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Oregon pay software developers well?

At $142,720, Oregon pays 5% above the national median for software developers. An estimated 21,830 work in the state.

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