Jobs in La Grande, Oregon
Full-Time Careers in Northeast Oregon
Mountain gateway with growing educational presence
Looking for jobs in La Grande, Oregon? Whether you grew up in Union County or you’re eyeing a quieter life in northeast Oregon, start here.
RNG Group is an independent, women-owned recruiting firm founded in 2015. We place people in full-time, direct-hire roles, and we recruit for La Grande employers from our office in Boise, Idaho.
In a small market, the right fit matters even more. That’s why every search starts with a real conversation.
Current Jobs in La Grande, Oregon
When we’re recruiting for a La Grande employer, the listing shows up with our other La Grande, Oregon jobs here. Every role is a permanent, full-time position.
There are no open positions in La Grande right now. Join our talent network and we will let you know as soon as something opens up.
Nothing open right now? Join our talent network, tell us what you do and what you want next, and we’ll reach out when a La Grande role matches.
Not every role we recruit for gets posted publicly.
What Jobs Are in Demand in La Grande, Oregon?
Health care employs 17.2% of working La Grande residents, more than any other industry. Retail (13.0%) and accommodation and food services (12.2%) follow.
Education accounts for 10.0% and manufacturing for 9.5%. Public administration adds another 7.1%.
Here’s where our work overlaps with La Grande’s job market:
- Healthcare: leadership, finance and administrative hires for hospitals and clinics. See our healthcare recruiting work.
- Manufacturing: plant, quality, supply chain and operations roles. See manufacturing recruiting.
- Construction: project managers, estimators and site leaders, in a sector that employs 5.6% of residents. More on construction recruiting.
Who Are the Biggest Employers in La Grande?
La Grande’s economic development site names these as the city’s major employers:
- Eastern Oregon University
- Grande Ronde Hospital
- La Grande School District
- City of La Grande
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Wood Grain Lumber
- Northwood Manufacturing
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing
Source: La Grande Economic Development (lagrandeed.com), Major Employers. The list isn’t ranked and doesn’t give headcounts.
The same site notes that Interstate 84 and the Union Pacific Railroad connect La Grande to markets and ports across the western U.S., and that La Grande is the Union County seat.
What Is a Good Wage in La Grande?
La Grande’s median household income is $58,427. That’s well below Oregon ($83,011) and the U.S. ($80,734).
Housing costs are lower too. The median home value is $278,700, compared with $477,600 across Oregon.
Rent averages $968 a month against $1,525 statewide. A wage that looks modest on paper can stretch further here.
| Cost and pay in La Grande | La Grande | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,427 | $83,011 |
| Median home value | $278,700 | $477,600 |
| Median gross rent | $968 / month | $1,525 / month |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5.4% |
Weighing an offer? Check our 2026 hiring and compensation report for market pay on common roles.
Is the La Grande Population Growing?
Not really. The La Grande population dipped 0.2% between 2010 and 2024, from 13,089 to 13,058 residents.
It peaked at 13,614 in 2019 and has held at about 13,000 since 2020. The local labor force is 6,454 people.
Finding a Job in La Grande
With 6.1% unemployment and a small labor force, good roles draw real competition. A few things help:
- Know the anchor employers. The university, the hospital and the school district are big names in a small town, so follow their career pages directly.
- Make your resume do the talking. In a small market, hiring managers read closely, so a clear, tailored resume matters. The video below shows how.
- Show you plan to stay. Employers in smaller markets care about retention, so say why La Grande fits your life. Our career advice library has more interview tips.
Why Work With RNG Group in La Grande?
- We only do direct hire. No temp gigs and no temp-to-hire. Every placement is a permanent role.
- It’s free for candidates. Employers pay our fee, and you get resume help and interview coaching along the way.
- We know the region. We recruit across the Northwest from Boise, and we’ll tell you straight whether a role is a fit.
Curious who we are? Read how RNG Group started.
La Grande Jobs FAQ
Does it cost anything to work with RNG Group?
No, our service is free for candidates. Employers pay our fee when they hire.
Do you have an office in La Grande?
No. We recruit for La Grande employers from our Boise office at 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702.
What is the population of La Grande, Oregon?
The Census Bureau estimates La Grande had 13,058 residents in 2024, slightly fewer than the 13,089 it had in 2010.
Hiring in La Grande?
If you’re adding full-time employees in La Grande, book a call and tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit for the role.
Want to know what working with us looks like first? Here’s how we recruit.
Phone: (208) 342-9896
Email: hello@rng.group
Address: 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Industries We Recruit For in La Grande
RNG Group places permanent, direct-hire talent across technology and software development, architecture, engineering and construction, manufacturing and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, food and beverage production and business and professional services. See all industries we serve, or if you’re hiring a leader, executive search.
