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Bend, OR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.29/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Bend, OR job market overview (May 2026)

The Bend, OR job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 221 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bend, OR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bend, OR.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$24.58/hr n=5
Full-time12——
Contract10——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail177$180k n=3$24.29/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants69——
Consumer Goods33—$24.58/hr n=6
Healthcare18——
Financial Services10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other15
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail177
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Healthcare18
  • Financial Services10
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified167 · 76%
  • Part-time30 · 14%
  • Full-time12 · 5%
  • Contract10 · 5%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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