Electricians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $102,070 +63.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.07
10th percentile $55,270
90th percentile $126,560
Employed locally 7,290
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,270
    25th
    $72,400
    50th (median)
    $102,070
    75th
    $116,800
    90th
    $126,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 108% Median Electricians salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Oregon $97,320
    Corvallis, OR $97,320
    Albany, OR $95,710
    Peoria, IL $87,730
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $84,440

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Portland, OR-WA is $49.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 63.7% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Portland?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $55,270 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,400.