Corvallis, OR

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Corvallis, OR, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 205 detailed occupations covering about 27,450 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.8% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Corvallis, OR, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $200,540 +21.8% 40
Physicians, All Other $199,680 -15.4% 220
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $166,270 +62% 150
Architectural and Engineering Managers $157,750 -4.6% 110
Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,380 -21.9% 140
Natural Sciences Managers $131,440 -16.7% 70
Physician Assistants $131,210 +0.9% 90
Pharmacists $131,130 -3.6% 110
Financial Managers $130,620 +16.6% 110
Nurse Practitioners $127,790 +1.2% 40
Human Resources Managers $125,530 -7.9% 40
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $123,970 +19.8% 70
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $123,670 +43.4% 40
Lawyers $122,990 -15.6% 60
Computer Hardware Engineers $121,460 -12% 240
Medical and Health Services Managers $116,480 +5.2% 90
Software Developers $109,370 -34.4% 390
Sales Managers $106,960 -20.9% 70
Physical Therapists $106,200 +6.5% 100
Computer Systems Analysts $104,920 -27.2% 210
Mechanical Engineers $104,900 +138.8% 120
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $104,220 +9.3% 130
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $103,300 -13.3% 50
Facilities Managers $102,510 +0.2% 30
Construction Managers $101,120 -3.6% 60

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Corvallis, OR, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,320 $28,450
General and Operations Managers 820 $75,500
Retail Salespersons 810 $30,520
Cashiers 740 $29,670
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 670 $49,150
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 660 $31,480
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 500 $36,510
Stockers and Order Fillers 500 $34,630
Office Clerks, General 460 $37,680
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other 430 $59,550
Waiters and Waitresses 410 $27,740
Software Developers 390 $109,370
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 390 $44,530
Customer Service Representatives 390 $34,630
Receptionists and Information Clerks 380 $33,080
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 370 $36,300
Nursing Assistants 330 $38,590
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 320 $62,580
Medical Assistants 320 $46,120
Cooks, Restaurant 320 $34,650
Project Management Specialists 310 $78,630
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 310 $75,980
Accountants and Auditors 290 $69,850
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 290 $44,840
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 280 $44,290
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