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Electrician Salary in Oregon: Pay by City
Electricians in Oregon earned a median $48.71 an hour, or $101,310 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $38.03 to $58.50 an hour, and the top tenth earned $63.24 or more. That is 60% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $28.63
- 25th
- $38.03
- Median
- $48.71
- 75th
- $58.50
- 90th
- $63.24
- 10th
- $59,550
- 25th
- $79,110
- Median
- $101,310
- 75th
- $121,680
- 90th
- $131,530
Which Oregon cities pay electricians the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $50.53 an hour; Grants Pass has the lowest, $42.38.[1]
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro$50.53 · 7,340
- Albany$48.19 · 440
- Corvallis$48.02 · 80
- Bend$47.69 · 610
- Salem$47.53 · 1,000
- Eugene-Springfield$45.52 · 750
- Medford$44.43 · 500
- Grants Pass$42.38 · 60
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Oregon?
More than half do. The median is $101,310 a year.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28.63 | $59,550 |
| 25th | $38.03 | $79,110 |
| Median | $48.71 | $101,310 |
| 75th | $58.50 | $121,680 |
| 90th | $63.24 | $131,530 |
| Mean | $47.96 | $99,750 |
How much do new electricians make in Oregon?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Oregon earned $28.63 an hour or less ($59,550 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $38.03 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Oregon?
Projections Central expects Oregon to go from 10,810 electrician jobs in 2024 to 12,120 in 2034, a change of 12.1%, with about 1,110 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10,810 | 12,120 | 12.1% | 1,110 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Oregon?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Oregon. General contractors have the highest median, $49.55 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.55 | $103,070 | 7,890 |
| Electricians | $48.71 | $101,310 | 10,590 |
| Plumbers | $46.66 | $97,050 | 5,370 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.26 | $62,940 | 3,980 |
| Roofers | $28.35 | $58,970 | 3,430 |
Where to train in Oregon
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Oregon, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)