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💰 COL Index: 106 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Bend, OR

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$70,305
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$66,451
model average ÷ 105.8 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$160,362
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,283
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Bend?

$70,305 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$70,305/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,859/month
Household income context$95,527

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +2% vs national

Marketing Manager

$160,362
💡 Purchasing-power model $151,571
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $77.10/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 +2% vs national

Pharmacist

$138,396
💡 Purchasing-power model $130,809
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $66.54/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 +2% vs national

Software Developer

$129,474
💡 Purchasing-power model $122,376
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.25/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ +2% vs national

Construction Manager

$110,092
💡 Purchasing-power model $104,057
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $52.93/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ +2% vs national

Project Manager

$103,042
💡 Purchasing-power model $97,393
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $49.54/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Bend

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (105.8/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $160,362
2 Pharmacist $138,396
3 Software Developer $129,474
4 Construction Manager $110,092
5 Project Manager $103,042
6 Physical Therapist $101,444
7 Financial Analyst $100,732
8 Web Developer $94,363
9 Dental Hygienist $89,053
10 Accountant $87,577
11 Registered Nurse $87,567
12 Data Analyst $84,810
13 Police Officer $76,213
14 Human Resources Specialist $68,827
15 Elementary School Teacher $64,777
16 Plumber $64,452
17 Paralegal $63,841
18 Electrician $62,620
19 Real Estate Agent $62,549
20 Graphic Designer $62,407
21 Firefighter $58,113
22 Carpenter $57,910
23 HVAC Technician $56,638
24 Heavy Truck Driver $54,013
25 Veterinary Technician $50,869
26 Insurance Agent $50,869
27 Chef/Head Cook $50,869
28 Social Worker $50,869
29 Pharmacy Technician $50,869
30 Dental Assistant $50,869
31 Loan Officer $50,869
32 Nail Technician $50,869
33 Cosmetologist $50,869
34 Personal Trainer $50,869
35 Auto Mechanic $50,869
36 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,869
37 Welder $50,452
38 Medical Assistant $38,935
39 Security Guard $36,768
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $36,382

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Bend salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.636×–1.525× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 105.8 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Bend

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,283/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,623/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$675,900
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$95,527
🎓
College Educated
56%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
106
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Bend Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Bend mean on this page?

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$70,305 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Bend workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Bend?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,859 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Bend?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Bend?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.636×–1.525× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Bend

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