Machinists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $62,350 +11% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $80,710
Employed locally 2,470
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $62,350
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $80,710

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200

    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 Machinists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Portland, OR-WA is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 11% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.