Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $140,570 | $149,469 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $67.58 | $71.86 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $135,948.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $143,000 | $82,500 | $181,500 | 132 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Oregon is $140,570, or about $67.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Oregon is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Oregon typically earn from $82,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,810 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $140,570, Oregon offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.