Jobs, pay and daily life in Eugene, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Eugene is a city in Oregon with 179,591 residents. The median household earns $66,562 a year and the median rent is $1,402 a month, which is 25.3% of the median household income. It is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan area, where BLS counts 157,710 jobs.
Federal jobs in Oregon (788) →State guide: OregonCountry guide
There are 788 federal postings open in Oregon (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,220 | 1.59 | $33,990 | $30,340 | $39,200 | +9% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,090 | 1.03 | $35,410 | $30,850 | $46,870 | +0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,630 | 0.83 | $40,690 | $36,890 | $45,810 | +14% |
| Registered Nurses | 3,590 | 1.05 | $113,720 | $95,280 | $139,500 | +17% |
| Cashiers | 3,560 | 1.14 | $34,110 | $30,780 | $41,170 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,350 | 1.17 | $37,430 | $32,570 | $48,440 | +0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,090 | 0.87 | $94,170 | $48,360 | $211,660 | -11% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,290 | 1.02 | $37,350 | $31,860 | $48,510 | +1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,270 | 1.57 | $40,180 | $31,710 | $47,940 | +9% |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,230 | 0.89 | $48,320 | $35,360 | $64,260 | +7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,950 | 0.85 | $42,930 | $30,350 | $73,840 | +22% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,810 | 0.87 | $58,480 | $47,230 | $73,520 | -0% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,780 | 1.28 | $49,670 | $35,810 | $68,670 | -2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,670 | 0.96 | $49,140 | $37,880 | $63,570 | +3% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,660 | 1.16 | $37,960 | $34,480 | $49,420 | +2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,600 | 1.03 | $49,230 | $37,600 | $71,140 | -1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,570 | 0.59 | $45,880 | $34,250 | $63,830 | +2% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,560 | 1.60 | $48,380 | $39,360 | $63,970 | +5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,550 | 0.52 | $38,920 | $32,370 | $50,190 | -3% |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,540 | 1.05 | $48,320 | $40,530 | $61,310 | +14% |
These figures are for the whole Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,680 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.4% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 31.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.5% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.3% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,562 |
| Income per person | $41,560 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,402 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.3% |
| Median home value | $460,400 |
| Homeowners | 47.9% |
| Poverty rate | 19.0% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 101.6 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $49,680 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 9.90%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 45.1% |
| Born abroad | 7.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 62.7% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 | 41 | 196 |
| Feb | 5.0 | 41 | 142 |
| Mar | 6.6 | 44 | 169 |
| Apr | 8.4 | 47 | 122 |
| May | 11.7 | 53 | 75 |
| Jun | 14.3 | 58 | 48 |
| Jul | 17.4 | 63 | 8 |
| Aug | 18.1 | 65 | 13 |
| Sep | 15.9 | 61 | 50 |
| Oct | 11.2 | 52 | 113 |
| Nov | 6.9 | 44 | 196 |
| Dec | 4.2 | 40 | 243 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | OR | 60 mi | 178,865 | $75,487 | $1,400 |
| Portland | OR | 105 mi | 636,958 | $91,478 | $1,648 |
| Vancouver | WA | 112 mi | 195,300 | $81,338 | $1,702 |
| Tacoma | WA | 223 mi | 222,758 | $85,884 | $1,676 |
| Kent | WA | 234 mi | 135,603 | $92,302 | $1,909 |
| Seattle | WA | 249 mi | 780,992 | $118,745 | $2,007 |
| Bellevue | WA | 249 mi | 151,847 | $165,576 | $2,572 |
| Meridian | ID | 336 mi | 130,138 | $100,795 | $1,805 |
| Boise City | ID | 345 mi | 237,242 | $83,904 | $1,446 |
| Reno | NV | 354 mi | 273,212 | $80,760 | $1,556 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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179,591 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,402 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.3% of the median household income.
$66,562 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.4% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Oregon. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.