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How much does an electric motor make in Portland?

$59,790a year

Median yearly pay for electric motors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.

Hourly
$28.75
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
20 of 58
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $59,790Highest 10%: $80,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,460$17.53
25th$43,600$20.96
Median$59,790$28.75
75th$70,150$33.73
90th$80,050$38.49

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for electric motors.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$135,300
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$129,600
Avionics Technician$107,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$99,010
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$98,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,360
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$93,200
Rail Car Repairer$87,470
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$83,760
Rigger$79,810
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electric motor make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.75 ($59,790 a year).

Do electric motors make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $59,790 against $56,210 nationally, 6% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $49,260, so Portland pays 21% more.

Where does Portland rank for electric motor pay?

20 of 58 metro areas with data.

How much does an electric motor make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,050 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.