How much does a welder make in Portland?
$62,050a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.83 an hour or $5,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.83
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,050Median: $62,050Highest 10%: $83,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| Median | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 75th | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 90th | $83,940 | $40.36 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Albany, OR | $62,790 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,350 |
| Salem, OR | $57,180 |
| Bend, OR | $56,910 |
| Eugene, OR | $54,670 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $51,330 |
| Medford, OR | $50,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.83 ($62,050 a year).
Do welders make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $62,050 against $53,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,450, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for welder pay?
36 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,940 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.