Construction Laborer Salary in Portland, OR
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The median construction laborer in the Portland area earns $54,240 a year ($26.08 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 7% above the Oregon median ($50,860). Half of the 7,950 construction laborers there earn between $44,620 and $65,830.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,990 | $39,210 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $44,620 | $45,030 | $38,620 |
| Median | $54,240 | $50,860 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $65,830 | $62,200 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $82,700 | $78,410 | $78,090 |
| Average | $58,080 | $55,710 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 7,950 | 12,620 | 1,096,780 |
Portland, OR ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $105,090
- Carpenter: $73,710
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $79,040
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.