Helpers--Electricians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,790 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Portland earn between $40,730 and $59,480.
- $40K10th
- $41K25th
- $53KMedian
- $59K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,460 | $4,455 | $25.70 |
| Median | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,730 | $3,394 | $19.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Portland earn 5% more than the Oregon average ($50,870) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $53,460 | $52,690 | $39,840 | $72,790 | 430 |
| Oregon | $50,870 | $49,800 | $39,210 | $69,140 | 570 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $53,460, a single filer in Portland takes home about $41,386 a year, or $3,449 a month and $1,592 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $45,135 | $3,761 |
| Working in OR | $41,386 | $3,449 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $53,460 buys what about $50,711 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 2 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Portland$53,460
- Salem$45,670
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Portland: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Portland?
$25.70 an hour on average, and $25.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Portland?
About $41,386 a year ($3,449 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,460. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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