CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN OREGON.
BLS wage data for 13 of 17 trades in Oregon. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 460 workers
$53.02
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 9,450 workers
$48.49
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 9,830 workers
$46.79
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 6,080 workers
$44.77
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 6,080 workers
$44.77
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 560 workers
$43.30
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 190 workers
$37.71
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 5,450 workers
$32.79
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 2,920 workers
$31.34
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 440 workers
$30.38
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 680 workers
$30.21
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 16,390 workers
$29.41
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 4,870 workers
$28.17
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 4,780 workers
$23.50
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011
data pending
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending