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How much does a woodworker make in Portland?

$49,240a year

Median yearly pay for woodworkers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.

Hourly
$23.67
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
4 of 22
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,230Median: $49,240Highest 10%: $62,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,230$16.46
25th$34,440$16.56
Median$49,240$23.67
75th$62,840$30.21
90th$62,850$30.22

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for woodworkers.

Eugene, OR$44,760
Woodworker salary in Oregon Woodworker 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 woodworker make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.67 ($49,240 a year).

Do woodworkers make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $49,240 against $44,530 nationally, 11% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $45,590, so Portland pays 8% more.

Where does Portland rank for woodworker pay?

4 of 22 metro areas with data.

How much does a woodworker make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 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.