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How much does a cutting make in Portland?

$57,110a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $27.46 an hour or $4,759 a month.

Hourly
$27.46
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
13 of 283
Jobs in the area
800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $57,110Highest 10%: $70,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,420$22.32
25th$49,660$23.88
Median$57,110$27.46
75th$61,500$29.57
90th$70,960$34.12

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Albany, OR$56,410
Bend, OR$53,680
Salem, OR$50,330
Medford, OR$48,760
Eugene, OR$45,690
Cutting salary in Oregon Cutting salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$155,700
Power Plant Operator$137,000
Gas Plant Operator$118,600
Chemical Plant and System Operator$87,210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$83,860
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,660
Layout Worker$75,020
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $27.46 ($57,110 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $57,110 against $46,330 nationally, 23% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $53,680, so Portland pays 6% more.

Where does Portland rank for cutting pay?

13 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,960 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.