Oregon is home to Intel's most advanced process development and manufacturing campus anywhere in the world, making Hillsboro the single most important node in Intel's global chip production network.
Intel received $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act grants for its Oregon operations, one of the largest single awards under the program, ensuring sustained expansion and technician hiring for years ahead.
Semiconductor wages in Oregon are highly competitive with national benchmarks, while Portland's cost of living remains meaningfully more affordable than Silicon Valley, giving workers strong financial upside.
