How much does an electrical make in Portland?
$48,140a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.14
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,080Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $60,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 75th | $53,940 | $25.93 | |
| 90th | $60,570 | $29.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for electricals.
| Bend, OR | $48,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,520 |
| Salem, OR | $44,790 |
| Medford, OR | $43,670 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $42,130 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).
Do electricals make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $48,140 against $45,850 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $47,640, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for electrical pay?
40 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,570 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.