BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Oregon 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$101,310/yr median · $48.71/hr
State Median
$101k
vs. National
+$38k
Top 10%
$132k
COL-Adjusted
$90k
Electrician Salary Range in Oregon
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Oregon, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$60k
$59,550/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$101k
$101,310/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$132k
$131,530/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Oregon earners makes about $59,550/yr, while the top 10% earn $131,530/yr or more — a range of $71,980. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Oregon Ranks
Oregon ranks #1 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Oregon pays $38,120 above the national average.
Oregon's cost-of-living index is 112 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $90,455/yr in national-average dollar terms. The high cost of living significantly reduces the real value of nominal wages.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Oregon, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Metro | $73,200 | -28.1k |
| Salem | $64,800 | -36.5k |
| Eugene | $62,400 | -38.9k |
| Bend | $64,000 | -37.3k |
| Medford | $60,400 | -40.9k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $19 - $24/hr | $40,000 - $50,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4) | $26 - $34/hr | $54,000 - $71,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $33 - $48/hr | $69,000 - $100,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $40 - $58/hr | $83,000 - $121,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $95 - $170/hr billed | $95,000 - $240,000 net |
Oregon Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Oregon
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 48 (Portland), Local 280 (Salem-Eugene), Local 932 (Medford), Local 125 (outside line/utility), Local 659 (Medford outside)
Union share: approximately 31% of electricians in Oregon are union.
Union electricians in Oregon typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Oregon
Oregon electricians benefit from Portland's continued data center growth (Hillsboro is a major Pacific Northwest data center hub for Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google), semiconductor expansion in Washington County (Intel's D1X campus expansion), and Bonneville Power Administration grid modernisation. Bend's high-tech inflow continues to drive light commercial work. Oregon's strict apprenticeship rules and limited license categories produce a relatively tight licensed-electrician supply.
Major Employers in Oregon
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Related Pages
State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.