Key Industries

Tualatin’s economy consists of five key traded-sector industry and one local-sector industry clusters

Advanced Manufacturing

The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster accounts for roughly 8% of all employment.  The cluster functions in the context of metals, technology, and machinery manufacturing specialization.  Large producers of high-tech machinery and components anchor this cluster.

information technology

The Information Technology cluster is the core economic drive for Tualatin with an annual estimated output of $558 million dollars.  The cluster functions in the context of manufacturing of semiconductors, software, and medical and laboratory instruments.

Health services

10% of the local employment is in the health services cluster.  This cluster focuses on all health services including primary hospital locations, general family practices, specialized imaging, and dentists.

Corporate & Business Services

Tualatin has a moderately high specialization in the management of companies sector.  Key industries include professional and technical services in addition to temporary help services.

distribution and e-commerce

This cluster represents an agglomeration of businesses in the distribution of goods and services across all traded and local industry clusters rooted in wood and paper products.