How much does a helpers--electrician make in Portland?
$52,690a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $25.33 an hour or $4,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.33
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 176
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,840Median: $52,690Highest 10%: $72,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| Median | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| 75th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $72,790 | $35.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--electricians.
| Salem, OR | $45,170 |
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 helpers--electrician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $25.33 ($52,690 a year).
Do helpers--electricians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $52,690 against $42,670 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,800, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for helpers--electrician pay?
4 of 176 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--electrician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,790 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.