§1The market
The Albany, OR metropolitan statistical area had 8 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 13% of Oregon's 64. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 63rd by count.
That is up from 6 in 2020 (+33.3%).
BLS disclosed employment of 159 for 2024, with average annual pay of $48,816, against $53,096 statewide and $53,506 nationally.
10 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) were also counted in the metro in 2024.
Diesel in the West Coast less California (PADD 5) region averaged $6.567 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 86 | $41,619 |
| 2021 | 6 | 108 | $48,911 |
| 2022 | 5 | 151 | $52,376 |
| 2023 | 8 | 179 | $50,095 |
| 2024 | 8 | 159 | $48,816 |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 8 plants, the Albany, OR area has a small local field; invite bidders from the wider state as well, and compare delivered cost, not price at the plant. An establishment is a location, not a company, so two plants may belong to one supplier.
Other metro areas in Oregon: Portland, OR (27), Salem, OR (14).
Larger metro clusters in neighbouring states: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (116), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (90).