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How Oregon salaries compare to the national market
Oregon trade wages run about 5% above the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025), and this calculator applies a 1.05 Oregon wage index to national medians. Semiconductors carry the industrial market, Intel's Hillsboro campus is the company's largest technology development site anywhere and its build cycles absorb electricians, pipefitters and controls technicians in volume, while Portland commercial work and Bend's residential growth supply the rest. On the tax side, Oregon withholds 4.75%-9.9%, and employees also fund Paid Leave Oregon at 0.6% of wages plus a 0.1% transit tax.
Oregon trade salaries at a glance (2026 BLS)
Oregon-adjusted BLS OEWS medians for common skilled trades (national median localised with the 1.05 Oregon wage index). Enter your own pay in the calculator above to benchmark against any role.
| Trade | Oregon median / yr | National median | Oregon / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $66,350 | $63,190 | $31.90 |
| Plumber | $66,990 | $63,800 | $32.21 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,060 | $61,010 | $30.80 |
| Pipefitter | $66,990 | $63,800 | $32.21 |
| Ironworker | $65,920 | $62,780 | $31.69 |
| Carpenter | $63,610 | $60,580 | $30.58 |
Trade pay by Oregon metro
Local BLS medians vs the Oregon state average.
| Metro | Median | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | $70,330 | 1.06Γ state |
| Bend | $66,350 | 1.0Γ state |
| Salem | $64,360 | 0.97Γ state |
| Eugene | $64,360 | 0.97Γ state |
Salary figures are U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2025) national medians localised with a 1.05 Oregon wage index; hourly rates assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Primary sources: BLS OEWS Β· Oregon Department of Revenue Β· Paid Leave Oregon. Reviewed 2026-07-25 by the GlobalCybers Data Desk Β· reference estimates, not an offer of pay. Full methodology β
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