Electrician salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$105,090/year
about $50.52 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $78,930 – $125,330
Half of electricians in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $105,090 a year and half earn less. That's 66% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #1 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $60,360 | $29.02 |
| 25th | $78,930 | $37.95 |
| Median (50th) | $105,090 | $50.52 |
| 75th | $125,330 | $60.25 |
| 90th (top earners) | $134,380 | $64.61 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $78,930 ($37.95/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $78,930 to $125,330 ($37.95 to $60.25/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $125,330 ($60.25/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.