How much does an electrician make in Portland?
$105,100a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $50.52 an hour or $8,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.52
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 7,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,360Median: $105,100Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| 25th | $78,930 | $37.95 | |
| Median | $105,100 | $50.52 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.25 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.61 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Albany, OR | $100,200 |
| Corvallis, OR | $99,880 |
| Bend, OR | $99,200 |
| Salem, OR | $98,850 |
| Eugene, OR | $94,680 |
| Medford, OR | $92,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $88,140 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $50.52 ($105,100 a year).
Do electricians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $105,100 against $63,190 nationally, 66% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $101,300, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for electrician pay?
2 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,400 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.