Oregon
Welder pay in Oregon
What welders earn in Oregon: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 8 metro areas, plus job counts and 41 listed training programs.
- $60,390Average pay (state)
- $46,070Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,450Median pay (state)
- $79,230Top 10% earn over
5,240 jobs in Oregon · 41 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $46,070 | $49,690 | $59,450 | $66,570 | $79,230 | $60,390 | 5,240 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, OR | $46,980 | $49,600 | $62,790 | $67,670 | $78,310 | $61,850 | 280 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,050 | $53,130 | $62,050 | $72,400 | $83,940 | $64,170 | 3,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $40,000 | $49,170 | $57,350 | $65,080 | $74,720 | $57,710 | 60 |
| Salem, OR | $46,110 | $48,880 | $57,180 | $60,540 | $72,650 | $56,570 | 410 |
| Bend, OR | $47,690 | $49,460 | $56,910 | $62,380 | $71,590 | $56,870 | 330 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $45,560 | $48,480 | $54,670 | $60,760 | $71,730 | $55,790 | 530 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,200 | $50,140 | $51,330 | $59,890 | $64,400 | $54,530 | 100 |
| Medford, OR | $45,660 | $46,900 | $50,270 | $58,700 | $66,090 | $53,540 | 200 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Oregon
We matched 41 programs in Oregon: 41 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 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 Welding Technology/Welder | Pendleton, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Blue Mountain Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Pendleton, OR | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 3 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Blue Mountain Community College Welding Technology/Welder | 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 48.0508 |
| Chemeketa Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Salem, OR | Associate degree | 2 | $6,570–$14,265 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Chemeketa Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Salem, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $6,570–$14,265 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clackamas Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Oregon City, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clackamas Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Oregon City, OR | Associate degree | 6 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clackamas Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Oregon City, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clatsop Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Astoria, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,211–$9,819 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clatsop Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Astoria, OR | Associate degree | 2 | $5,211–$9,819 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.