Tech Trends of the Silicon Forest.
Local leaders and professionals weigh in on tech priorities, hiring, salaries, AI, and more. Get the 2025 ReportRead the annual Tech Trends Report.
Highlights and hot topics.
The 2025 Silicon Forest Tech Trends Report reveals a few hot topics and trends for our local tech community:
Revenue Increases
67% anticipate revenue increases
Tech Investments
Top 2 investments for leaders: AI, tech modernization
Salary Data
Portland tech salaries are 11% higher than the national average
Hybrid Work Trends
Hybrid work increased from 40% in 2023 to 70% in 2025
Work-Life Balance
90% give work-life balance in the PNW high marks
2025 Oregon Tech Trends: Hiring, AI, Salaries & Workforce FAQs
What are the key findings from the 2025 report?
Some of the biggest takeaways from this year’s report include:
- 67% of tech leaders expect revenue growth in 2025
- Hybrid work adoption has grown to nearly 70%
- AI adoption is moving from hype to real-world applications, focusing on efficiency and automation
What are the top tech hiring trends for 2025?
Over a third of tech leaders in the Silicon Forest plan to grow their tech teams in 2025, while nearly half (48%) aim to maintain their current headcount. However, retention is a challenge with 48% of tech leaders report concerns about overworked teams. Many companies are focusing on upskilling (62%) and contractor hiring (31% offshore, 25% onshore) to manage workforce gaps.
How much do tech jobs pay in Portland, Oregon in 2025?
For more salary data, check out the full report.
How is AI impacting the Silicon Forest tech industry in 2025?
One leader from a local community college shares “we’re investing in is enhancing our IT Service Management (ITSM) tool by piloting Conversational AI tools.”
Is remote work still popular in Oregon’s tech industry?
- Nearly 70% of companies now operate in hybrid mode
- Fully remote work has dropped below 20%
- Only 3% of companies require full-time in-office work
Large enterprises favor structured hybrid schedules (82%), while smaller companies (59%) offer more flexibility, including hybrid-at-will and fully remote options.
What are the top factors attracting and retaining tech talent in 2025?
- Remote work
- Salary & compensation
- Meaningful & interesting work
- Flexible hours
- Career development & advancement
Companies that offer hybrid/remote options, competitive pay, and career growth will have an edge in talent acquisition and retention.
Insights from Leaders in the Silicon Forest
With growth in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cleantech, Oregon has the chance to build an efficient, accessible AI tech stack, democratize innovation, and lead the way in transforming tech education.”