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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $62,450 | $55,100 | $45,430 | $47,917 | 104 |
| Albany | $58,890 | $50,340 | $32,240 | $45,330 | 102 |
| Portland | $58,140 | $50,380 | $46,650 | $44,786 | 105 |
| Bend | $56,270 | $52,000 | $47,510 | $43,427 | 104 |
| Medford | $52,870 | $45,950 | $37,780 | $40,957 | 101 |
| Eugene | $48,720 | $46,260 | $36,200 | $37,942 | 102 |
*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.
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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 51-9012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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