Oregon is an Auto State
83.9K Jobs
Powered by Oregon’s Auto Industry
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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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.
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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