How much does a molder make in Portland?
$50,180a year
Median yearly pay for molders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,270Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $64,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 90th | $64,450 | $30.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for molders.
| Salem, OR | $52,220 |
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How much does a molder make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).
Do molders make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $50,180 against $46,170 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $52,740, so Portland pays 5% less.
Where does Portland rank for molder pay?
25 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a molder make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,450 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.