salary$105,090 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,380per year
Jobs in the area7,340people work this job
Can a electrician afford Portland?
OK. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 21.4% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a electrician in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $105,090 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $60,360 and $134,380.
Can a electrician afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 21.4% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.