SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machinists — Oregon
Oregon · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $63,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,750 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $63,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,750 by 8.6%. Pay ranges from under $47,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,930 to $76,070.
Employment stands at 2,760, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 6th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Albany records the highest median at $71,300. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 369th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $52,930 | −9.9% |
| Median (50th) | $63,820 | +8.6% |
| 75th | $76,070 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $86,580 | +47.4% |
| Mean | $65,590 | +11.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $63,820 buys what $61,721 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,721US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,820 a year, 8.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,040 to $86,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $71,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machinists in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $63,820, or $30.68 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 $58,750, so pay in Oregon is 8.6% 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 $86,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,040 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 Albany, at $71,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,760 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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