How much does a machinist make in Portland?
$64,170a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.85 an hour or $5,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.85
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,900Median: $64,170Highest 10%: $83,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $53,840 | $25.88 | |
| Median | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 75th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $83,480 | $40.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Albany, OR | $71,300 |
| Bend, OR | $62,890 |
| Medford, OR | $60,370 |
| Salem, OR | $58,930 |
| Eugene, OR | $55,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.85 ($64,170 a year).
Do machinists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,170 against $58,750 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,820, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for machinist pay?
32 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,480 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.