How much does a carpenter make in Portland?
$73,710a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.44 an hour or $6,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.44
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 9,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $73,710Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| Median | $73,710 | $35.44 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Corvallis, OR | $63,290 |
| Eugene, OR | $62,590 |
| Bend, OR | $61,640 |
| Salem, OR | $59,730 |
| Medford, OR | $57,930 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $57,160 |
| Albany, OR | $57,080 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.44 ($73,710 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $73,710 against $60,580 nationally, 22% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $62,870, so Portland pays 17% more.
Where does Portland rank for carpenter pay?
33 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.