How much does a welding make in Portland?
$60,180a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.93
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,500Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $80,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 75th | $68,700 | $33.03 | |
| 90th | $80,160 | $38.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).
Do weldings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,180 against $47,920 nationally, 26% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,650, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for welding pay?
10 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,160 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.