83.9K Jobs
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Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Oregon’s auto industry supports an estimated 83,883 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
162.1K
New Vehicles Sold
$73,158
Average labor income per auto job
$6.14B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of Oregon Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$9.66B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Oregon, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Oregon
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Land Rover Technology Center | Jaguar Land Rover | Portland | Oregon | R&D / Engineering |
| Subaru Service Training Center - Portland | Subaru | Portland | Oregon | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volkswagen Credit - Hillsboro | Volkswagen Group | Hillsboro | Oregon | Offices & Training Centers |
| Western Region - Zone 2 Portland (PDX) | Subaru | Portland | Oregon | Offices & Training Centers |
| American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Parts Center | Honda | Gresham | Oregon | Logistics |
| Portland High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Portland | Oregon | Logistics |
| Portland Parts Distribution Center | Stellantis NV | Beaverton | Oregon | Logistics |
| RDC - Gresham | Subaru | Gresham | Oregon | Logistics |
| RDC - Portland | Subaru | Portland | Oregon | Logistics |
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See a List of All Facilities Across Oregon.
Tax Revenue Generation
$519.36M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
3%
of total state tax revenue
$516.59M
Federal income taxes
$1.40B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
—
New vehicle sales taxes
—
Parts & services sales tax
$49.36M
Corporate profits taxes
—
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Oregon’s Auto Trade Footprint
Oregon ports moved $9.25B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Korea, South. Past-decade totals reach $73.31B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$8.75B
Vehicles & parts entering OR ports
$502.22M
Vehicles & parts shipped from OR ports
Past Decade Totals
$59.44B
Vehicles & parts entering OR ports
$13.87B
Vehicles & parts shipped from OR ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Oregon ports of entry, 2024.
Fueling
Oregon’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 1,506 public EV charging stations across Oregon.
Gasoline Stations
1,531
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
2,556
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
977
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — Oregon, 2024.
Consumers
63% of Oregon households own their homes, and 65% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$80.2K
Owner Occupied Housing
63%
Rental Occupied Housing
37%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (65%)
- Worked from Home (18%)
- Carpooled (9%)
- Other (6%)
- Public Transit (2%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (62%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (10%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (8%)
- 2-4 Units (7%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (5%)
- 5-9 Units (5%)
- 10-19 Units (4%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Oregon’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Oregon, 2024.
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293
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Credit - Hillsboro
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68
Employees
Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover Technology Center
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50
Employees
Stellantis NV
Portland Parts Distribution Center
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50
Employees
Subaru
RDC - Gresham
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