How much does a material moving worker make in Portland?
$48,230a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.19
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,550Median: $48,230Highest 10%: $87,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,550 | $20.94 | |
| 25th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 75th | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 90th | $87,730 | $42.18 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Eugene, OR | $51,440 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.19 ($48,230 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $48,230 against $41,800 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,950, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for material moving worker pay?
18 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,730 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.