SOC 51-9191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders — Portland
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $49,930 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $49,930 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,460. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,870 and $59,230. The lowest tenth earn under $38,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $65,990.
Within the state, Medford records the highest median at $54,850. Of the 681 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 536th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $47,870 | +3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $49,930 | +7.5% |
| 75th | $59,230 | +27.5% |
| 90th | $65,990 | +42.0% |
| Mean | $52,100 | +12.1% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,930 buys what $48,288 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,288US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,930 a year, 7.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,020 to $65,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Medford, at $54,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Portland, OR?
The median annual wage is $49,930, or $24.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,460, so pay in Portland, OR is 7.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Portland, OR earns more than $65,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Medford, at $54,850 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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