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The Oregon Employment Department recently released the newest data on Oregon's high wage, high demand occupations.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The Oregon Employment Department recently released the newest data on Oregon's high wage, high demand occupations.
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Using data from the Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes we can gain insights on how much graduates of Central Oregon Community College are earning and what industries they are joining.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Using data from the Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes we can gain insights on how much graduates of Central Oregon Community College are earning and what industries they are joining.
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Today the Oregon Employment Department released November 2025 jobs data after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. In November, the unemployment rate increased over the year in all of Oregon’s counties with published rates. (1/2) www.qualityinfo.org/documents/d/...
January 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Today the Oregon Employment Department released November 2025 jobs data after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. In November, the unemployment rate increased over the year in all of Oregon’s counties with published rates. (1/2) www.qualityinfo.org/documents/d/...
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7% before seasonal adjustment.
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Consumer Price Index News Release - 2025 M12 Results
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January 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7% before seasonal adjustment.
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Health care and social assistance dominated Oregon’s nonprofit employment in 2024, representing 116,900 jobs or 61%. Together, the top three industries represented 85% of Oregon’s total nonprofit employment.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Health care and social assistance dominated Oregon’s nonprofit employment in 2024, representing 116,900 jobs or 61%. Together, the top three industries represented 85% of Oregon’s total nonprofit employment.
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Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4 percent) changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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Employment Situation News Release - 2025 M13 Results
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January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4 percent) changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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The number of help wanted online ads posted in Oregon totaled 96,200 in November 2025. The number of ads posted for the first time (new ads) decreased by 1,540 in Oregon in November.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The number of help wanted online ads posted in Oregon totaled 96,200 in November 2025. The number of ads posted for the first time (new ads) decreased by 1,540 in Oregon in November.
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The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million in November, the BLS reported. Over the month, hires were little changed and total separations were unchanged at 5.1 million each. Within separations, both quits, and layoffs and discharges were little changed.
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey News Release - 2025 M11 Results
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January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million in November, the BLS reported. Over the month, hires were little changed and total separations were unchanged at 5.1 million each. Within separations, both quits, and layoffs and discharges were little changed.
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In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,600 jobs, following a loss of 2,000 jobs in October. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. (1/2)
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Oregon Unemployment and Economic Outlook for November 2025
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January 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,600 jobs, following a loss of 2,000 jobs in October. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. (1/2)
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January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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The unemployment rate is a general measure of labor market conditions in a geographical area. Specific components of the population are included in and excluded from the definition of the unemployment rate.
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Who is Included in Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Calculation? - QualityInfo
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January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The unemployment rate is a general measure of labor market conditions in a geographical area. Specific components of the population are included in and excluded from the definition of the unemployment rate.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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On July 1st, Oregon’s minimum wage increased across the state. In 2024, there were 4,307 jobs paying $14.70 or less and 2,372 jobs paying between the 2024 and 2025 minimum wage across Northwest Oregon.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On July 1st, Oregon’s minimum wage increased across the state. In 2024, there were 4,307 jobs paying $14.70 or less and 2,372 jobs paying between the 2024 and 2025 minimum wage across Northwest Oregon.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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In 2024, the real GDP in Oregon reached $265.1 billion in U.S. dollars. This is an increase of $3.2 billion from the previous year, when the state's real GDP stood at $261.9 billion.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In 2024, the real GDP in Oregon reached $265.1 billion in U.S. dollars. This is an increase of $3.2 billion from the previous year, when the state's real GDP stood at $261.9 billion.
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Annual average employment in Oregon's seafood processing industry peaked in 2019 at 1,338 jobs and has since declined 29% to 950 jobs in 2024.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Annual average employment in Oregon's seafood processing industry peaked in 2019 at 1,338 jobs and has since declined 29% to 950 jobs in 2024.
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There were 108,300 firms with fewer than 50 employees in Oregon in March 2025. They accounted for 96% of all firms statewide. The smallest payroll employers in #Oregon were mighty in number, totaling 69,100, or 61% of all firms in the state.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
There were 108,300 firms with fewer than 50 employees in Oregon in March 2025. They accounted for 96% of all firms statewide. The smallest payroll employers in #Oregon were mighty in number, totaling 69,100, or 61% of all firms in the state.
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Travel spending in Lane County rose to $1.4 billion in 2024 from $1.3 billion in 2023. That's an inflation adjusted $70.1 million above the 2019 level.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Travel spending in Lane County rose to $1.4 billion in 2024 from $1.3 billion in 2023. That's an inflation adjusted $70.1 million above the 2019 level.
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This festive season is a time for celebrating, gift giving, reflection, and thanks. The Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts from its collection.
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Winter Holiday Season Fun Facts
This festive season is a time for celebrating, gift giving, reflection, and thanks. The Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts from its collection.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This festive season is a time for celebrating, gift giving, reflection, and thanks. The Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts from its collection.
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There are over 4,500 job openings annually for General and Operations Managers in #Oregon. The median wage for this role was $92,934 in 2025 and typically requires a bachelor's degree. Use our Job Finder tool to find openings:
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December 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There are over 4,500 job openings annually for General and Operations Managers in #Oregon. The median wage for this role was $92,934 in 2025 and typically requires a bachelor's degree. Use our Job Finder tool to find openings:
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Oregon’s total employment is projected to increase 6% between 2024 and 2034. This growth includes private-sector gains of 125,500 jobs, growth of 7,700 jobs in government, and an additional 7,400 self-employed Oregonians.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Oregon’s total employment is projected to increase 6% between 2024 and 2034. This growth includes private-sector gains of 125,500 jobs, growth of 7,700 jobs in government, and an additional 7,400 self-employed Oregonians.
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CPI increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis over the 2 months from September 2025 to November 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
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Consumer Price Index News Release - 2025 M11 Results
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
CPI increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis over the 2 months from September 2025 to November 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
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In Oregon, about 123,900 workers speak English less than “very well” according to the American Community Survey responses collected from 2019 to 2023. This represents 6% of all Oregon workers.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In Oregon, about 123,900 workers speak English less than “very well” according to the American Community Survey responses collected from 2019 to 2023. This represents 6% of all Oregon workers.
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Today, the Oregon Employment Department released county and metro labor market data for September 2025, after a delay due to the federal shutdown. In September, unemployment rates were unchanged in one of Oregon’s 36 counties and rose in 35. (1/2) www.qualityinfo.org/documents/d/...
December 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today, the Oregon Employment Department released county and metro labor market data for September 2025, after a delay due to the federal shutdown. In September, unemployment rates were unchanged in one of Oregon’s 36 counties and rose in 35. (1/2) www.qualityinfo.org/documents/d/...
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in November (+64,000) and has shown little net change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In November, the unemployment rate, at 4.6 percent, was little changed from September.
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Employment Situation Summary
- 2025 M11 Results
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December 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in November (+64,000) and has shown little net change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In November, the unemployment rate, at 4.6 percent, was little changed from September.
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