Parts Salespersons Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $45,730 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $62,160
Employed locally 1,980
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $45,730
    75th
    $56,640
    90th
    $62,160

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,790
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,030
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,990

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,770
    Cashiers$35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks$45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Portland, OR-WA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.02 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Portland, OR-WA is 22.1% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Portland?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.