According to the Oregon Bioscience Association:

• The Oregon bioscience industry generated $3.5 billion, including $800 million in personal income and 13,630 jobs in 2007.

• About 615 businesses generated $3 billion and employed 10,218 people who received $562 million in income.

• Average annual income is $55,000.

• Between 2002 and 2007, the bioscience industry in Oregon added 3,009 jobs and personal income grew by nearly 65 percent to nearly $314 billion.