An Amazon delivery center is coming to Redmond in a push to accelerate deliveries for customers in Central Oregon. On May 13, Amazon announced it had closed on land in northeast Redmond, along East Antler Avenue, as part of its “continued investment in rural communities.”
According to a press release, the purchase aims to support Amazon’s mission to bring faster and more reliable delivery to small towns, while creating jobs for locals. Amazon’s “last-mile delivery network,” designed to improve services in more remote areas, aims to cut delivery times by as much as 50% in rural communities.
“We appreciate the investment Amazon is making in Redmond and the confidence they have in our future growth,” said Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch in a press release. “Their announcement acknowledges Redmond as a great place to do business and illustrates the importance of the working partnership between the city, Redmond Economic Development Inc., and private developers.”
The delivery center is set to boost the local economy, with each Amazon delivery site creating an average of 170 jobs, in addition to local driving opportunities. Since 2010, Amazon has invested over $37 billion in Oregon, creating 12,000 direct jobs.
According to ZipRecruiter, a job searching site, the average hourly pay for an Amazon Fulfillment Center employee in Oregon is about $24.50, as of May 5. The majority of those wages range from $16.25 to $29.47.
“Amazon’s plans in Redmond reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in communities and creating good jobs. We’re excited to be part of Redmond’s future and contribute to a region that values innovation, partnership, and opportunity,” said Easton Craft, Manager of Economic Development Policy at Amazon.
As of May 13, the timeline of the project is unknown.
This article appears in Source Weekly May 8, 2025.
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