How much does a helper make in Portland?
$42,840a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.60
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| Median | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 75th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 helper make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).
Do helpers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $42,840 against $42,670 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $41,410, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for helper pay?
40 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.