Which City in Oregon Has the Most Jobs?

Portland is Oregon's undisputed employment center. As of 2021, the Portland metropolitan area supported an estimated 787,000 jobs, making it the largest labor market in the state by a wide margin and the 25th largest in the United States. The city's economy is notably diverse, anchored by major sectors including healthcare (with systems like OHSU and Providence), technology (earning the "Silicon Forest" nickname), athletic and outdoor apparel (Nike, Columbia, Adidas North America), advanced manufacturing, and a thriving creative and tourism industry.