SOC 51-4192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
In Oregon the median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic is $75,020 a year, which is 17.5% higher than the national figure of $63,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oregon the median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic is $75,020 a year, which is 17.5% higher than the national figure of $63,870. Half of workers earn between $63,880 and $85,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,440 and the ninetieth at $87,370.
Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Oregon ranks 4th by median wage. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 291st of 727 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,440 | −0.7% |
| 25th | $63,880 | +0.0% |
| Median (50th) | $75,020 | +17.5% |
| 75th | $85,310 | +33.6% |
| 90th | $87,370 | +36.8% |
| Mean | $77,060 | +20.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $75,020 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $75,020 buys what $72,553 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,553US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,020 a year, 17.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,440 to $87,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $75,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $75,020, or $36.07 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 $63,870, so pay in Oregon is 17.5% 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 Oregon earns more than $87,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,440 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 Portland, at $75,020 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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