Helpers--Electricians Salary in Oregon

Helpers--electricians in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $53,460 a year) and the least in Salem ($45,670), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $50,870 and the median at $49,800 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$53,460
Salem$45,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$53,460	$52,690	$40,730	$41,386	105
Salem	$45,670	$45,170	$40,530	$35,726	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--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

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.
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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