By Oregon Business and Industry,
Oct. 21, 2026 — Oregon Business and Industry released the Oregon Jobs Report covering the third quarter of 2026. The report, which reflects state job postings from July to September, is produced by Colorado-based Aspen Tech Labs, which maintains a database of more than 10 million active job postings worldwide from over 350,000 employers. The report released today shows high-level hiring activity and advertised compensation across the state.
The information contained in the Oregon Jobs Report provides a useful, if limited, snapshot of statewide hiring activity. It is not intended to capture every piece of potentially relevant data – business closures and contractions, for instance – but what it does capture identifies important trends:
Notable quote: “Taken together, Q3 2026 points to a market that is stable in total but uneven underneath. Retail and restaurant employers added seasonal postings, production and transportation roles kept expanding, and demand for nursing, education, and restaurant staff weakened. The fourth quarter will show whether holiday hiring adds much beyond Q3’s seasonal ramp or the slowdown in service roles continues.”
In its work to strengthen Oregon’s economy, OBI provides a range of timely and relevant data. In addition to the quarterly Oregon Jobs Report, OBI maintains the Oregon Scorecard and produces reports through the OBI Research and Education Foundation, including those examining Oregon’s business tax burden, its regulatory environment, manufacturing sector and educational funding structure.
Go here to read this quarter’s Oregon Jobs Report.
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