Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,670 or more. The middle half of helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Portland earn between $39,290 and $50,790.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,310 | $3,859 | $22.26 |
| Median | $44,920 | $3,743 | $21.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,290 | $3,274 | $18.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,790 | $4,232 | $24.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($44,530) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($41,490). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $39,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $46,310 | $44,920 | $34,320 | $58,670 | 580 |
| Oregon | $44,530 | $43,300 | $31,220 | $59,530 | 1,330 |
| United States | $41,490 | $39,630 | $29,310 | $55,890 | 95,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $46,310, a single filer in Portland takes home about $36,191 a year, or $3,016 a month and $1,392 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $39,390 | $3,283 |
| Working in OR | $36,191 | $3,016 |
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--installation, maintenance, and repair workers? 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 $46,310 buys what about $43,929 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 2nd of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($46,670).
All Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
Wheeling, WV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,330).
- Wheeling, WV$59,330
- Longview, WA$54,620
- San Jose, CA$54,440
- Seattle, WA$52,860
- Wenatchee, WA$52,610
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by city
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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Portland: questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make an hour in Portland?
$22.26 an hour on average, and $21.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers take-home pay in Portland?
About $36,191 a year ($3,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,310. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($41,490).
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 49-9098; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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