Oregon

  • Project Labor Agreements

    No state policy; however, local government entities have implemented PLA requirements.

  • Prevailing Wage

    Yes; $50,000.

  • Right to Work

    No.

  • Public-Private Partnerships

    Statute authorizes P3s on transportation projects and allows for unsolicited bids on such projects. Statutes also permits P3s to establish and expand broadband and other telecommunications services.

  • Workforce Development Incentives

    Current labor supply satisfies 101% of peak labor demand.

    State offered $162,808,000 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2023.

  • Career and Technical Education

    88% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.

    Oregon does not recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.

  • Job Growth Rate

    2.4%.

Monthly Unemployment Rate in Oregon

Please see ABC's state-by-state construction unemployment data here.

Industry Overview

Prompt Pay

Private: Progress payments within 14 days of invoice, final payment 7 days after completion of a project.
Public: Progress payments 30 days after invoice is received and final payment 30 days after completion of a project.
Subs:
– Public: The owner must pay sub and sub pay lower tiers within 10 days of receiving payment.
– Private: The prime must pay sub and sub must pay lower tier within 7 days.

Immigration/E-Verify Mandate

No law in place.

Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction

4.6%.

Incidence Rate

3.6

Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)

State plan covers private workplaces and state and local government workplaces.

Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction

23.1%

Marijuana Legalization Status

Legalized for medicinal and personal use.

Business Facts

Minimum Wage

12.75

Percentage of Pensions Funded

80.2%

Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate

0.91%

Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)

7.60%

State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)

$4,800
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Overall Rank 34
  • Project Labor Agreements C
  • Prevailing Wage D
  • Right to Work F
  • Public-Private Partnerships B
  • Workforce Development Incentives B
  • Career & Technical Education B
  • Job Growth Rate B

Compared to

Oregon
 
National
C
PLA
B
B
PPP
C
B
WDI
C
B
CTE
B
B
JGR
C

Compared to the National Average

Oregon
 
National
C
PLA
B
B
PPP
C
B
WDI
C
B
CTE
B
B
JGR
C

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