New State Figures Show Wood Products Industry Remains Key Part of Oregon’s Economy

New state figures show wood products industry remains key part of Oregon’s economy

New data from the Oregon Employment Department show that although wood product manufacturing jobs are far fewer than they were three decades ago, they remain an important part of the state’s economy.“Even with the long-term decline, wood product manufacturing is still a large industry in Oregon,” wrote OED economist Brian Rooney in an April 18 report. “In 2024, there were 22,400 jobs and roughly $1.5 billion in total payroll in the industry.”Scr…

New state figures show wood products industry remains key part of Oregon’s economy - The New Era

Forest products rank behind tech and food as the third-largest source of Oregon manufacturing jobs.   BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project New data from the Oregon Employment Department show that although wood product manufacturing jobs are far fewer than they were three decades ago, they remain an important part of the state’s economy. Wood products manufacturing jobs. Jobs declined with the timber harvest. “Even with the long-term declin…

New State Figures Show Wood Products Industry Remains Key Part of Oregon’s Economy

It ranks behind tech and food products as the third-largest source of Oregon manufacturing jobs.