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How much does a grinding make in Portland?

$58,680a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,890 a month.

Hourly
$28.21
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
4 of 184
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,910Median: $58,680Highest 10%: $75,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,910$21.11
25th$47,490$22.83
Median$58,680$28.21
75th$68,950$33.15
90th$75,290$36.20

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Albany, OR$50,840
Grinding salary in Oregon Grinding salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,510
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Layout Worker$75,020
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.21 ($58,680 a year).

Do grindings make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $58,680 against $46,550 nationally, 26% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $57,290, so Portland pays 2% more.

Where does Portland rank for grinding pay?

4 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,290 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.