OREGON JOB OPENINGS

A new state report says Oregon employers have 20 percent more jobs open now than last year at this time, and they are paying nine percent more if they find qualified workers.  The average hourly wage for the vacant jobs is $17.50.   That’s up, too, from last year.  Low paying jobs of $15.00 an hour or less make up just a third of open jobs.  The employment survey said employers are now more interested in experience than a degree.

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