How much does a floor layer make in Portland?
$59,220a year
Median yearly pay for floor layers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,690Median: $59,220Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.57 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for floor layers.
| Salem, OR | $57,140 |
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 |
| 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 floor layer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.47 ($59,220 a year).
Do floor layers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,220 against $56,460 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $56,460, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for floor layer pay?
25 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a floor layer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 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.