Machinist salary in Oregon
Median $30.68 an hour for 2,760 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 6th of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 25th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.67). 2,760 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.61 – $25.45 | $47,040 – $52,930 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $25.45 – $36.57 | $52,930 – $76,070 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.57 – $41.63 | $76,070 – $86,580 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $22.20 | $34.28 | $44.20 | 190 | 12% above |
| Portland | $23.51 | $30.85 | $40.14 | 2,090 | 1% above |
| Bend | $22.72 | $30.24 | $36.03 | 90 | 1% below |
| Medford | $19.63 | $29.02 | $39.44 | 70 | 5% below |
| Salem | $19.73 | $28.33 | $35.40 | 110 | 8% below |
| Eugene | $19.35 | $26.65 | $36.98 | 230 | 13% below |
| Corvallis | $17.63 | $24.57 | $32.86 | 30 | 20% below |
| Grants Pass | $17.46 | $23.02 | $33.53 | 50 | 25% below |
Machinist wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.44 | $31.77 | $14.30 | 3,570 |
| 2000 | $17.03 | $31.84 | $14.78 | 4,670 |
| 2001 | $17.53 | $31.87 | $15.43 | 3,880 |
| 2002 | $18.24 | $32.64 | $15.66 | 3,220 |
| 2003 | $18.36 | $32.12 | $15.91 | 3,280 |
| 2004 | $18.98 | $32.35 | $16.33 | 2,930 |
| 2005 | $19.20 | $31.65 | $16.51 | 2,940 |
| 2006 | $18.81 | $30.04 | $16.71 | 3,360 |
| 2007 | $19.41 | $30.14 | $16.94 | 3,970 |
| 2008 | $19.32 | $28.89 | $17.41 | 4,030 |
| 2009 | $20.22 | $30.34 | $18.10 | 3,610 |
| 2010 | $20.15 | $29.75 | $18.52 | 3,000 |
| 2011 | $20.64 | $29.54 | $18.86 | 3,310 |
| 2012 | $21.40 | $30.01 | $18.99 | 3,180 |
| 2013 | $21.62 | $29.88 | $19.03 | 3,050 |
| 2014 | $22.32 | $30.35 | $19.22 | 3,230 |
| 2015 | $22.39 | $30.41 | $19.49 | 3,600 |
| 2016 | $22.88 | $30.69 | $20.05 | 3,600 |
| 2017 | $22.61 | $29.70 | $20.48 | 3,300 |
| 2018 | $22.79 | $29.22 | $20.97 | 3,360 |
| 2019 | $24.18 | $30.45 | $21.36 | 3,500 |
| 2020 | $25.03 | $31.14 | $22.04 | 3,560 |
| 2021 | $23.65 | $28.10 | $22.95 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | $24.74 | $27.22 | $23.32 | 3,080 |
| 2023 | $28.71 | $30.33 | $24.44 | 3,090 |
| 2024 | $29.87 | $30.66 | $27.00 | 3,220 |
| 2025 | $30.68 | $30.68 | $28.24 | 2,760 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in Oregon changed by +0.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in Oregon?
The median machinist in Oregon earned $30.68 an hour ($63,820 a year) in May 2025, 9% above the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $25.45–$36.57; the top 10% earn more than $41.63.
Where does Oregon rank for machinist pay?
Oregon ranks 6th of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $30.68 an hour, and 25th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most Oregon counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in Oregon?
BLS counted 2,760 machinists in Oregon in May 2025, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.76; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.