Where state taxes goOregon, fiscal 2023
Where do my state taxes go in Oregon?
Of every dollar Oregon's state government spends, 37¢ goes to public welfare and 29¢ to education.$50.0 billion of general spending in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023): $11,767 per resident, 8th highest of the 50 states. 34% of the money came from the federal government.
Where the money goes
General spending rose 11.6% on fiscal 2022 ($44.8 billion). The table under the chart has each function per resident, its rank and its change.
Public welfare and education take 66% of Oregon's spending
State government general expenditure by function, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023). Small print: the share in all 50 states combined.
| Function | Spending | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public welfare 36% in all states | $18.7B | 37.3% |
| Education 32% in all states | $14.4B | 28.8% |
| Hospitals 5% in all states | $3.7B | 7.3% |
| Other 9% in all states | $3.6B | 7.2% |
| Government administration 4% in all states | $2.8B | 5.7% |
| Public health 3% in all states | $2.0B | 4.1% |
| Highways 6% in all states | $1.9B | 3.8% |
| Prisons and corrections 2% in all states | $1.2B | 2.5% |
| Natural resources 1% in all states | $966.6M | 1.9% |
| State police 1% in all states | $425.3M | 0.9% |
| Interest on debt 1% in all states | $196.7M | 0.4% |
| Parks and recreation 0% in all states | $144.4M | 0.3% |
Per resident, rank and change for every function
| Function | Oregon per resident | All states per resident | Rank (1 = most) | Change since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $3,387 | $2,787 | 13 of 50 | +15% |
| Public welfare | $4,391 | $3,193 | 6 of 50 | +9% |
| Hospitals | $861 | $408 | 6 of 50 | +7% |
| Public health | $478 | $288 | 9 of 50 | -9% |
| Highways | $442 | $534 | 38 of 50 | -1% |
| State police | $100 | $74 | 14 of 50 | +29% |
| Prisons and corrections | $290 | $197 | 5 of 50 | +3% |
| Natural resources | $227 | $112 | 9 of 50 | +19% |
| Parks and recreation | $34 | $29 | 22 of 50 | +35% |
| Government administration | $667 | $321 | 5 of 50 | +51% |
| Interest on debt | $46 | $109 | 43 of 50 | +4% |
| Other | $843 | $782 | 23 of 50 | +13% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
On your state tax bill
Your state taxes split in proportion to Oregon's 2023 general spending. State spending is funded by taxes, federal funds and fees together, so this shows how a tax dollar divides, not which dollar pays for what.
| Goes to | Of $1,000 | Of $2,500 | Of $5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public welfare | $373 | $933 | $1,866 |
| Education | $288 | $720 | $1,439 |
| Hospitals | $73 | $183 | $366 |
| Other | $72 | $179 | $358 |
| Government administration | $57 | $142 | $284 |
| Everything else | $138 | $344 | $688 |
Where the money comes from
Oregon collected $13.3 billion in individual income tax in fiscal 2023, 64% of its tax revenue.
Federal funds are Oregon's largest source of general revenue
State government general revenue by source, fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023)
| Source | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal funds | $17.5B | 34.5% |
| Individual income tax | $13.3B | 26.2% |
| Charges and fees (tuition, hospitals, tolls) | $7.8B | 15.4% |
| Interest, lottery and other | $4.5B | 9.0% |
| Selective sales taxes (fuel, tobacco, alcohol, insurance) | $2.7B | 5.4% |
| Corporate income tax | $1.6B | 3.2% |
| Licenses (vehicles, businesses, hunting) | $1.6B | 3.1% |
| General sales tax | $1.3B | 2.6% |
| Other taxes (severance, estate and others) | $316.4M | 0.6% |
| Property tax | $21.4M | 0.0% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, 2023.
Federal money and Oregon
Federal taxes paid by Oregon residents and businesses: how much federal tax Oregon pays. Federal spending in the state: federal money in Oregon. For federal taxes, see where your federal taxes go.
Questions and answers
- Where do my state taxes go in Oregon?
- Of every dollar Oregon's state government spent in fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023), 37¢ went to public welfare, 29¢ to education and 7¢ to hospitals. Total general spending was $50.0 billion.
- How much does Oregon spend per person?
- $11,767 per resident in fiscal 2023, 8th highest of the 50 states (all states together: $8,834).
- How much of Oregon's budget comes from the federal government?
- 34% of general revenue ($17.5 billion) in fiscal 2023 came from the federal government, the largest part for Medicaid. By that share Oregon ranks 32nd of the 50 states (1st = most reliant). Taxes were 41%.
- Does Oregon have a state income tax?
- Oregon collected $13.3 billion in individual income tax in fiscal 2023, 64% of its tax revenue.
- How much does Oregon spend on education and Medicaid?
- Education $14.4 billion (29%) and public welfare, mostly Medicaid, $18.7 billion (37%) in fiscal 2023. Education spending includes aid to local school districts, which then add their own property-tax money.
- How much debt does Oregon's state government have?
- $15.8 billion at the end of fiscal 2023, $3,706 per resident. Local governments' debt is separate.
Other states
- California$12,045 per resident
- Nevada$7,388 per resident
- Washington$9,486 per resident
- Idaho$7,235 per resident
- Utah$8,659 per resident
- Wyoming$9,929 per resident
Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Finances, "ASFIN State Totals" tables for 2022 and 2023 (Last Revised: September 16, 2025). Thousands of dollars in the source. Public domain.
- General expenditure is the state government's spending excluding its utilities, liquor stores and insurance trust funds (state employee pensions and unemployment benefits). It includes aid passed to local governments.
- Fiscal years end on 30 June in 46 states; New York (31 March), Texas (31 August), and Alabama and Michigan (30 September) differ.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 estimates, July 2023.