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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Molder salary in Oregon Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$155,700
Power Plant Operator$137,000
Gas Plant Operator$118,600
Chemical Plant and System Operator$87,210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$83,860
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,660
Layout Worker$75,020
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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.