Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $42,260 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 1,470
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $42,260
    75th
    $49,470
    90th
    $57,680

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,000

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 10.6% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Portland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.