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Oregon's Job Growth Slows: 170,000 New Positions Coming

1/13/2025

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Oregon is set to welcome 170,000 new jobs, fueled by booming construction and healthcare sectors. Yet, the pace of growth is slowing, hindered by an aging population and fewer newcomers. The Employment Department now anticipates an 8% job increase over the next decade, a significant drop from the previously expected 13%.

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Oregon is set to welcome 170,000 new jobs, fueled by booming construction and healthcare sectors. Yet, the pace of growth is slowing, hindered by an aging population and fewer newcomers. The Employment Department now anticipates an 8% job increase over the next decade, a significant drop from the previously expected 13%.