Portland, OR
Electrician programs in Portland
4 listed programs in Portland, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $103,030Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $60,360Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $105,090Median pay (metro)
- $134,380Top 10% earn over
4 listed programs in Portland · 25 in Oregon. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Portland
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area I Inside Electrical JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Metro Ltd Maintenance Electrician JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Metro Mfg Plant Electricians JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Neca-ibew Electrical JATC | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
BLS wage data
Electrician pay near Portland
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,360 | $78,930 | $105,090 | $125,330 | $134,380 | $103,030 | 7,340 |
| Oregon | $59,550 | $79,110 | $101,310 | $121,680 | $131,530 | $99,750 | 10,590 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.