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Portland Orgeon Job Market Report

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Welcome to "Portland, OR Job Market Report," your go-to source for the latest insights and updates on Portland"s dynamic employment landscape. Whether you"re a job seeker, employer, or simply interested in the local economy, our podcast provides in-depth analysis, industry trends, and expert interviews to help you navigate the Portland job market. Stay informed about job opportunities, salary trends, and economic shifts with "Portland, OR Job Market Report." Join us as we explore the ever-evolving

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3:26

The Resilient Portland Job Market: Tech, Healthcare,...

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2025/11/03

Portland’s job market in 2025 is marked by resilience, moderate growth, and ongoing transitions shaped by technology, retail, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Reuters, the city’s unemployment rate has hovered near 4 percent this fall, just above the national average of 3.9 percent but lower than the statewide Oregon rate, reflecting an increasingly competitive local landscape. Employment in Portland is

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Portland's Post-Pandemic Job Landscape: Diverse...

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2025/10/31

Portland’s job market in late 2025 is in a transitional phase, shaped by post-pandemic recovery, sectoral shifts, and national economic headwinds. The region’s unemployment rate reached 5.4 percent in August 2025, climbing from 4.1 percent the previous year according to the Portland Business Journal. This uptick reflects large-scale layoffs in advanced manufacturing, notably at Intel, which let go more than 2,500 employees in the past three months, and further job losses at battery manufacturers

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Portland Job Market Trends: Steady Growth, Diversity,...

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2025/10/24

The Portland, Oregon job market in late 2025 is characterized by steady growth, sectoral diversity, and targeted state and local initiatives. According to reporting by Your Oregon News, Portland and the broader Oregon area added over 7,000 government jobs between June 2024 and 2025, with the majority being in local government, reflecting public sector stability and new investments. Oregon minimum wage rose again this year to $15.05 per hour for the Portland metro area, putting local pay above many

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Portland's Dynamic Job Market: Opportunities,...

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2025/10/20

In Portland, Oregon, the job market is dynamic, with a mix of challenges and opportunities. The employment landscape is marked by a blend of tech, healthcare, and retail industries. Current statistics show a diverse range of job opportunities, with over 10,000 positions available in various sectors.Major industries in Portland include tech, healthcare, and retail. Employers like Nike, based in nearby Beaverton, and Costco Wholesale contribute to the employment pool. Growing sectors include

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Portland's Evolving Job Market: Adapting to Shifts...

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2025/10/17

The Portland, Oregon job market remains active but faces ongoing recovery challenges from COVID-era losses, with notable seasonal fluctuations and shifting employment patterns in late 2025. According to the Oregon Employment Department, while initial unemployment claims have risen nearly 25% over the past two weeks, this increase is primarily driven by expected seasonal trends as the state enters its busiest period from October through February. The Portland metro area has seen a decline in its

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Portland's Evolving Job Market: Disruption,...

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2025/10/13

The Portland, Oregon job market in late 2025 is defined by significant transformation, notable layoffs, and evolving industry trends. According to reports from Indeed and OPB, just over 12,000 jobs are currently listed in the broader Portland metro, ranging from roles in retail and logistics to technical fields and public administration. Oregon Public Broadcasting indicates nearly 30,000 federal workers are based in the state, highlighting the government's steady role in the area’s employment mix

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Portland's Job Market Shifts: Resilience Amid...

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2025/10/10

Portland, Oregon’s job market in late 2025 is showing signs of stabilizing but faces some headwinds with a softening employment landscape. According to investment manager William Rutherford of Portland-based Rutherford Investment Management, job growth has slowed throughout the year, and unemployment in the region has edged up to 4.3 percent. This is slightly higher than the previous year, pointing to increasing downside risks in the labor market. The Federal Reserve’s recent quarter-point rate cut,

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Portland 2025: A Shifting Job Market Favors High-Wage...

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2025/10/06

The job market in Portland, Oregon in late 2025 features diverse opportunities, steady overall growth, and a shift toward higher-wage positions. According to the Oregon Employment Department, job gains have been strongest at the top of the wage scale, with employment for high-paying jobs rising by 10% in the past year, translating to 36,000 additional positions statewide. Private education and health services, professional and business services, and wholesale trade have seen the most expansion

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Portland's Evolving Job Market: Navigating Tech,...

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2025/10/03

The job market in Portland, Oregon is navigating a period of significant change as listeners consider key economic indicators, employment dynamics, and government policies. The overall employment landscape is marked by stabilization in some sectors and contraction in others, with the most recent consensus estimates from FactSet and CNN confirming the national unemployment rate holds steady at around 4.3 percent. Oregon’s rate aligns closely, though government data gaps resulting from the federal

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"Portland's Cooling Job Market: Navigating Shifting...

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2025/09/29

Portland, Oregon’s job market in late 2025 is showing signs of stagnation amid broader national hiring slowdowns and immigration policy changes. According to Indeed, close to 30,000 positions are currently advertised in Portland, spanning healthcare, customer service, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. However, key economic reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by AOL, recently corrected earlier overestimations, revealing nearly one million so-called phantom jobs nationwide

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Portland's Evolving Job Market: Wage Gains, Sectoral...

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2025/09/26

Portland’s job market in late 2025 presents a mixed picture shaped by economic shifts and emerging trends. The unemployment rate in the wider Portland metro area has risen to 4.9 percent, up from earlier in the year, mirroring patterns seen across the Pacific Northwest, as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield. Compared with other medium-sized Oregon metros, Portland saw a sharper employment drop of 1.6 percent over the past year. High interest rates and slower population growth have contributed to

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3:31

The Portland Job Market Evolves: Resilience,...

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2025/09/22

The job market in Portland, Oregon as of September 2025 reflects a landscape that is both recovering and shifting, marked by gradual job growth, moderate unemployment, and evolving sector dynamics. According to the Oregon Employment Department, the overall unemployment rate for the state reached 5 percent in August 2025, up from 4.9 percent in July and higher than the national rate of 4.3 percent. As of August, Oregon had over 2.1 million employed residents with roughly 124,000 unemployed. Health

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Portland's Moderate Job Growth Amid National Cooling:...

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2025/09/19

Portland’s job market in September 2025 shows moderate growth and resilience amid a cooling national labor climate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in Portland has slowed from earlier highs, mirroring broader U.S. trends, but most sectors are still adding positions, bringing stability to the local economy. Oregon’s unemployment rate, including the Portland metro, was 5.0% in August 2025, rising from 4.2% the prior year, and reflects the state’s gradual economic adjustment

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Portland's Job Market: Resilience Amidst Uncertainty

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2025/09/15

Portland’s job market in mid-2025 reflects a mix of resilience and localized challenges, with a broader Oregon context offering critical insight. The overall number of active businesses in Oregon has grown, rising from 515,000 in 2023 to nearly 540,000 in 2025, according to state records, signaling underlying entrepreneurial activity despite concerns about the state’s business climate. However, Portland’s employment landscape is marked by both opportunity and uncertainty. Major industries continue

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Portland's Evolving Job Market: Resilience, Green...

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2025/09/12

Portland, Oregon’s job market in late 2025 has experienced moderate fluctuations amid national economic revisions and regional shifts. According to revised U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as reported by PolitiFact, job growth in Portland and the broader state has been somewhat overstated in earlier figures, reflecting a national recalibration that has erased about half the previously estimated job gains from March 2024 to March 2025. Despite this, Oregon’s government workforce showed strong

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Portland's Economy Faces Headwinds: Slower Growth,...

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2025/09/08

Portland’s job market in September 2025 is marked by slower growth and heightened uncertainty amid broader national and regional economic headwinds. According to Fortune, the U.S. unemployment rate reached a four-year high of 4.3 percent in August, with prominent economists like Mark Zandi noting that less than half of industries nationwide expanded payrolls in the past six months. Local reports from PortlandsNews highlight a notable cooling, with private sector hiring slowing, layoffs rising, and

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Portland's Cooling Job Market: Navigating the Shifts...

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2025/09/05

Portland’s job market in September 2025 is experiencing a cooling trend that mirrors national slowdowns, with employment growth lagging and pressures mounting across several sectors. The Oregon City News recently reported the state’s unemployment rate edged to 5 percent following a volatile recovery from the pandemic, higher than the national average. According to NPR’s August 2025 jobs report, only 22,000 jobs were added nationwide last month and the U.S. unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent,

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Portland's Evolving Job Landscape: Resilience,...

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2025/09/01

Portland’s job market in September 2025 is defined by persistent change, with opportunities and challenges influenced by both national and local factors. After a robust post-pandemic recovery, Oregon has experienced a recent uptick in unemployment, with the Beaverton Valley Times reporting a statewide rate of 5% in July. This is the highest since the early pandemic days, continuing a trend from previous months according to local newscasts and labor reports. Despite this increase, unemployment

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Portland's Jobs Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities,...

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2025/08/29

Portland, Oregon’s job market is facing a period of moderate challenge as of late summer 2025. According to the Business Tribune and Oregon Business, Oregon’s unemployment rate has increased to 5 percent following a post-pandemic recovery phase, with the state losing 4,300 jobs in July—the most since 2021. Oregon Public Broadcasting also highlights that this softening labor market reflects broader national trends, including federal job cuts and a slowdown in hiring, with private-sector losses in

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Portland's Jobs Landscape: Navigating Post-Pandemic...

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2025/08/25

Portland, Oregon’s job market as of late August 2025 continues to adapt following both post-pandemic growth and more recent economic headwinds. According to YourOregonNews, Oregon’s unemployment rate reached 5% in July 2025, the highest since the early stages of the pandemic recovery. Herald Pioneer confirms this upward tick and places the Portland metro in a cautious phase, as local businesses reassess hiring while managing inflation, cost-cutting measures, and shifting consumer demand. The

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