Oregon
Electrician pay in Oregon
What electricians earn in Oregon: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 8 metro areas, plus job counts and 25 listed training programs.
- $99,750Average pay (state)
- $59,550Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $101,310Median pay (state)
- $131,530Top 10% earn over
10,590 jobs in Oregon · 25 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Oregon
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Metro areas
| 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 |
| Albany, OR | $61,370 | $85,350 | $100,230 | $123,500 | $123,500 | $100,180 | 440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,860 | $79,760 | $99,880 | $100,470 | $115,240 | $91,800 | 80 |
| Bend, OR | $57,920 | $74,740 | $99,200 | $112,840 | $123,270 | $92,540 | 610 |
| Salem, OR | $57,630 | $76,570 | $98,850 | $118,530 | $129,010 | $94,980 | 1,000 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $56,420 | $76,140 | $94,680 | $106,070 | $122,700 | $89,650 | 750 |
| Medford, OR | $53,460 | $72,000 | $92,410 | $106,120 | $119,390 | $88,160 | 500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $53,460 | $62,850 | $88,140 | $103,800 | $133,260 | $87,530 | 60 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Oregon
We matched 25 programs in Oregon: 4 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College Electrician | Pendleton, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Lane Community College Electrician | Eugene, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Umpqua Community College Electrician | Roseburg, OR | Associate degree | 4 | $6,377 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Umpqua Community College Electrician | Roseburg, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,377 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Area I Inside Electrical JATC | Portland, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area II Inside Electrical JATC | Tigard, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area III Inside Electrical JATC | Springfield, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area IV Inside Electrical JATC | Salem, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area V Inside Electrical JATC | White City, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area Vi Inside Electrical JATC | Pendleton, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
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.