Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,670 or more. The middle half of industrial machinery mechanics in Portland earn between $64,620 and $96,490.
- $58K10th
- $65K25th
- $79KMedian
- $96K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,130 | $6,761 | $39.00 |
| Median | $78,710 | $6,559 | $37.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,620 | $5,385 | $31.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,490 | $8,041 | $46.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Industrial machinery mechanics in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($76,810) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($68,460). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $64,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $81,130 | $78,710 | $57,570 | $105,670 | 4,830 |
| Oregon | $76,810 | $75,670 | $53,290 | $99,470 | 7,070 |
| United States | $68,460 | $64,520 | $46,120 | $95,170 | 439,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $81,130, a single filer in Portland takes home about $60,107 a year, or $5,009 a month and $2,312 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $65,905 | $5,492 |
| Working in OR | $60,107 | $5,009 |
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 industrial machinery mechanics? 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 $81,130 buys what about $76,958 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for industrial machinery mechanics
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($92,050).
- San Francisco, CA$92,050
- Norwich, CT$90,930
- San Jose, CA$87,520
- Fairbanks, AK$86,340
- Bremerton, WA$85,400
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Portland: questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make an hour in Portland?
$39.01 an hour on average, and $37.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial machinery mechanics salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial machinery mechanics take-home pay in Portland?
About $60,107 a year ($5,009 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,130. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do industrial machinery mechanics earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,460).
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 49-9041; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.