Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Oregon

Helpers--production workers in Oregon earn the most in Albany (average $52,010 a year) and the least in Bend ($42,600), across the 6 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $45,850 and the median at $45,390 for 2,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Oregon

Albany$52,010
Portland$46,040
Salem$45,230
Eugene$45,080
Medford$43,110
Bend$42,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$52,010	$52,290	$42,590	$40,332	102
Portland	$46,040	$45,620	$39,570	$35,995	105
Salem	$45,230	$45,310	$40,290	$35,406	104
Eugene	$45,080	$44,870	$40,900	$35,297	102
Medford	$43,110	$42,770	$37,470	$33,866	101
Bend	$42,600	$41,300	$37,270	$33,496	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

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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 51-9198.
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.

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