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Oregon Trends
This monthly newsletter contains the latest information on trends in employment and unemployment, as well as providing in-depth coverage of a wide range of economic and labor market topics.
Jun-01-2013
Local Labor Trends
A Local Labor Trends newsletter is published each month for the 13 regions within the state, and each contains the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
May-01-2013
Local Labor Trends Packet
A complete set of Local Labor Trends newsletters for each of 13 regions within the state. It contains the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
May-01-2013
Reports & Analysis
Oregon Job Vacancies
If you've been wondering what positions are going unfilled, and what companies are looking for in terms of education and experience, this report on job vacancies is for you.
Feb-25-2013
Quarterly Job Vacancies Snapshots
If you're looking for a current indicator of which industries, occupation groups, and geographic areas have job vacancies, these quarterly snapshots from the Oregon Job Vacancy Survey are for you.
Jan-01-2013
Oregon Employer-Provided Benefits and the Impacts of Rising Costs
This report provides detailed information about the benefits offered by Oregon employers, along with the changes in health and retirement benefit costs and offerings over the past year.
Feb-14-2013
Oregon Careers 2013
This publication is aimed at the career planning needs of students. It contains information about how to select and prepare for a career.
Nov-26-2012
Covered Employment & Wages
Employment and wage data by industry for those workers covered by unemployment insurance (272 pages). Search for employer-reported employment and wage data at the Covered Employment and Wages Data Center.
Nov-19-2012
A Careful Analysis of Oregon's Middle-Skill Jobs
Middle-skill jobs are important to Oregon's economy. But how do they compare to low- and high-skill jobs?
Jul-19-2012
What Employers Need: Workforce Challenges Among Fabricated Metal Manufacturers
In Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, nearly one-third of fabricated metal manufacturers struggled to find qualified workers in 2011.
Jul-06-2012
Oregon Wage Information 2012
The 2012 edition of Oregon Wage Information provides wage data for hundreds of occupations (208 pages). It offers a broad spectrum of wage rates from many sectors of Oregon's economy, and is designed to assist job seekers, employers, career planners, industrial developers, and others needing Oregon wage rates for specific occupations.

Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about Oregon wage information data.

Jun-11-2012
Regional Wage Information Tables
What are the average wages for auto mechanics? What are beginning wages for accounting clerks? What are the going wages for experienced cooks? These tables provide answers to questions like these for occupational wages for the state and each region of Oregon. What are the average wages for auto mechanics? What are beginning wages for accounting clerks? What are the going wages for experienced cooks? These tables provide answers to questions like these for occupational wages for the state and each region of Oregon. The full publication, Oregon Wage Information 2012, can be viewed online.
May-31-2012
Training Oregonians ... For The Right Jobs
A model examines which Oregon occupations may represent the best investment of public-sector workforce and training dollars.
Apr-23-2012
Occupations in Demand - 2012
Find out what occupations have a lot of job openings and how much education you need to pursue them.
Feb-28-2012
Regional Occupations in Demand - 2012
Find out what occupations have a lot of job openings and how much education you need to pursue them.
Feb-28-2012
Greening of Oregon's Workforce: Jobs, Wages, and Training
A new survey of employers finds that green jobs make up 3 percent of Oregon's workforce.
Feb-02-2012
One-Third of Oregon Employers Plan to Hire Soon
Check out the results from the Future Hiring Survey of employers by the Oregon Employment Department.
Jan-05-2012
The Greening of Oregon's Workforce: Natural Resource Jobs and Employer Needs
Oregon's natural resources industries employed 122,730 workers in 2009, according to a recent survey. This report includes job counts, information on green jobs, employer preferences for worker training, and the use of specialized tools and technologies.
Jun-28-2011
Why Oregon Trails The Nation
Oregon's per capita personal income has long been below the national average. This report presents a detailed analysis of Oregon's per capita income and the reasons it is low.
Nov-29-2010
Three R's of Employment: Recruitment, Retention, Retirement
Are Oregon employers finding enough qualified workers? What types of benefits and training are employers offering to retain workers? How are employers handling the aging of the workforce? Answers to these questions and more are contained in this report of the 2008 Oregon Employer Survey results.
Feb-02-2009
Working in Oregon: Now and in the Future
Recent employment trends, 10-year projections, and the economic argument in favor of higher educational attainment.
Jul-29-2008
Will Oregon Have Enough Workers?
Baby boomer retirements will keep the job market tight. How can employers adjust?
Jun-21-2007
STEM Brochures
Eight STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) brochures include basic wage and employment data as well as a number of interesting characteristics about each broad STEM area they cover. They help show students the various career opportunities available in STEM-related fields.
Biological Sciences
Mar-26-2013
Computer Information Systems
May-13-2013
Computer Science
May-13-2013
Drafting
Mar-26-2013
Engineering
Mar-26-2013
Mathematics
Mar-26-2013
Physical Sciences
Mar-26-2013
Social Sciences
Mar-26-2013
Green Jobs Brochures
Learn more about the skills, training, and employment opportunities for 10 occupations with green jobs in Oregon.
Carpenters
Sep-14-2011
Civil Engineers
Sep-14-2011
Construction and Building Inspectors
Sep-14-2011
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanics and Installers
Sep-14-2011
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Sep-14-2011
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Sep-14-2011
Production Workers
Sep-14-2011
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installer
Sep-14-2011
Urban and Regional Planners
Sep-14-2011
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Sep-14-2011
Forms  
Application for Confidential Information
Aug-13-2009
Application for Confidential Information - Informed Consent
Aug-13-2009
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2013 Unemployment Rate Release Dates
The targeted dates for national, state, and local-area releases of the unemployment rate and employment survey data have been set for 2013.
Jan-04-2013
Around The State Search
Search Around the State, a weekly summary of employment-related news from around Oregon.
Business Employment Dynamics Report
The Business Employment Dynamics (BED) show the dynamic labor market flows that underlie the net changes in aggregate employment levels. This change in employment is the net result of gross job gains and gross job losses that occur at establishments throughout the economy.
Feb-08-2013
Fast Facts
Fast Facts is a monthly snapshot of key indicators of workforce trends.
Apr-25-2013
Monthly Employment in Oregon Press Release
The latest update on the state of employment and unemployment in Oregon.
May-14-2013
Labor Force & Unemployment by Area
A data sheet that provides the most recent monthly estimated labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the U.S., Oregon, and labor market areas within the state.
Apr-23-2013
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Affirmative Action Packets
These packets provide population, occupational, and applicant characteristics by sex and minority status. This information is tailored to the needs of people responsible for creating affirmative action plans.
Feb-14-2013
Agricultural Employment
Tables of monthly and annual average agricultural employment by area.
Jan-01-2012
All Employee Hours and Earnings - Annual
These data tables contain annual and monthly average weekly earnings, average hourly earnings, and average weekly hours for all employees.
Jan-01-2012
All Employee Hours and Earnings - Monthly
These data tables contain average weekly earnings, average hourly earnings, and average weekly hours for all employees.
Apr-23-2013
Consumer Price Index
This data table shows year-to-date CPI data for the U.S. and Portland, plus annual average data back to 1970.
May-16-2013
Employment Projections by Industry and Occupation, 2010-2020
Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.
Feb-02-2012
Help Wanted Online Index
Monthly graphs showing the latest trends in the number of help wanted online advertisements for jobs in Oregon and six metro areas.
May-01-2013
High-Wage, High-Demand, and High-Skill Occupations
High-wage, high-demand, and high-skill occupations are presented by workforce region.
Jan-11-2012
Job Openings Summary Report
Presents a variety of data elements the Oregon Employment Department gathers in the course of taking requests for workers from employers.
Mar-16-2013
Labor Force and Industry Employment
These tables contain annual average and monthly labor force, unemploment, and employment by industry for each labor market area.
Jan-01-2011
Oregon Data Sheets
These tables contain annual data on population, labor force, covered employment and payroll, gross farm sales, per capita income, and housing permits for each labor market area.
Jul-05-2012
Oregon Per Capita Personal Income 1969-2011
These tables contain per capita personal income data compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis for the U.S., Oregon, and each labor market area.
Nov-26-2012
Oregon Population Data, 2000-2012
A table showing the population of the state and the counties for each year from 2000-2012.
May-13-2013
Regional Employment Projections by Industry & Occupation 2010-2020
These regional table provide employment data by industry and occupation. Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.
Dec-15-2011
Standard Occupational Classification Descriptions
Apr-04-2013
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Education Pays Poster
Wages increase and unemployment decreases with higher levels of education.
Oct-28-2010
Skills Employers Want Poster
See what types of skills employers want their workers to have.
Oct-01-2008
Education Pays Poster - Spanish
Los altos niveles de educación hacen que los sueldos aumenten y el desempleo disminuya.
Oct-29-2010
What Makes A Job Green Poster
A downloadable poster spotlighting a way to find expanded information on growing a green career in several featured occupations.
Aug-29-2011
Skills Employers Want - Spanish
Vea qué tipos de habilidades quieren los empleadores que sus empleados tengan.
Oct-01-2008
Green Jobs Definition Poster
A colorful, downloadable poster with Oregon's definition of a green job.
May-13-2010
Parent Involvement = Future Success
Are you a parent, do you work in education, or do you work with parents? This brochure is full of career guidance information for parents to help their children's career development.
Apr-07-2008
Participación de los Padres = Éxito futuro
¿Tiene hijos?, ¿Trabaja en el sistema de educación? o ¿Trabaja con padres de familia? Esta publicación es una guía completa de carreras profesionales para que los padres ayuden a sus hijos en su desarrollo profesional.
Apr-07-2008
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Empleos en Demanda 2012
Entérese cuáles ocupaciones tienen más oportunidades de trabajo y cuánta educación necesita dedicarles.
Mar-12-2012
Oregon Carreras 2013
Esta publicación se dirige a las necesidades de planificación de carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera. Carrera de estudiantes. Contiene la información sobre cómo seleccionar y prepararse para una carrera.
Jan-09-2013