How much does a helpers--painter make in Portland?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,130Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $47,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 25th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 90th | $47,800 | $22.98 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters.
| 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 helpers--painter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $40,370 against $40,470 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $40,180, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for helpers--painter pay?
14 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,800 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.