Electricians salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $78,930–$125,330
- vs U.S. median
- +66%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 462
Electricians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $105,090 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,340 jobs (May 2025). That is 66% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and 4% above the OR statewide median of $101,310. It ranks #1 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other OR metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Albany, OR | $100,230 |
| Bend, OR | $99,200 |
| Salem, OR | $98,850 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $95,290 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $94,680 |
| Medford, OR | $92,410 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $83,660 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $105,090 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,340 jobs pay between $78,930 and $125,330. The 10th percentile is $60,360 and the 90th is $134,380.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is 66% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and 4% above the OR statewide median of $101,310. It ranks #1 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in Portland?
About $50.52 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,090 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.95–$60.25 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.