How much does a construction laborer make in Portland?
$54,240a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.08 an hour or $4,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.08
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $54,240Highest 10%: $82,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $54,240 | $26.08 | |
| 75th | $65,830 | $31.65 | |
| 90th | $82,700 | $39.76 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Salem, OR | $54,500 |
| Bend, OR | $52,760 |
| Albany, OR | $51,470 |
| Medford, OR | $49,350 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,240 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47,800 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,530 |
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 construction laborer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.08 ($54,240 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $54,240 against $47,120 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $50,860, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for construction laborer pay?
89 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,700 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.