How much does a Electrician make in Oregon?

The average Electrician salary in Oregon is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,275 annually ($4,690/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Oregon?

On a $75,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $56,275/year or $4,690/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $5,318. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $5,318. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Electrician in Oregon earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,275/year ($4,690/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,275
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,690
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,164
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$5,318
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.97%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Oregon's electrician market is anchored by IBEW Local 48 Portland (~5K members, one of the largest IBEW locals in the Pacific Northwest), IBEW Local 280 Salem/Eugene (~1.5K members serving Salem + Eugene + Medford), Portland General Electric + Bonneville Power Administration utility workforce (IBEW Local 125 utility), Intel Hillsboro Ronler Acres industrial electrical, OHSU + Providence + Legacy hospital electrical, Daimler Trucks NA + Boeing Portland industrial work, plus Portland data center cluster (Apple Prineville + Facebook Prineville + Amazon Hermiston + Microsoft Quincy WA-OR cross-border).

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW 48/280)

$105,000–$148,000

Senior journeyman at IBEW Portland/Salem · commercial + industrial scale · pre-OT band

Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)

$125,000–$185,000+ OT

Journeyman with substantial OT · 2025-2028 OBBBA $12,500 single / $25,000 MFJ deduction

Senior Foreman / General Foreman

$125,000–$185,000

IBEW Local 48/280 foreman · multi-crew supervision · field leadership band

Senior Industrial Electrician (Intel)

$115,000–$160,000

Intel Hillsboro industrial cleanroom electrical · semiconductor manufacturing · advanced node

Senior Data Center Electrician

$115,000–$165,000

Apple Prineville + Facebook Prineville + Amazon Hermiston data centers · MEP + power distribution

Senior Utility Lineman (PGE / BPA)

$118,000–$165,000+ OT

PGE IBEW Local 125 · Bonneville Power Administration · transmission + storm-response OT

Senior Service / Maintenance Electrician

$92,000–$135,000

Commercial service + OHSU + Providence + Legacy 24/7 maintenance · on-call premium

Senior Hospital Electrician (OHSU)

$105,000–$148,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser hospital electrical · NFPA 99 + life-safety specialty

Mid-Career Journeyman (5-10 yrs)

$92,000–$125,000

Mid-career IBEW journeyman · transitioning to foreman track

Apprentice / Pre-Journeyman (0-5 yrs)

$48,000–$85,000

IBEW Local 48 + 280 5-year apprenticeship · graduated wage scale to journeyman band

Worth knowing: The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is the country's largest federal power marketing agency and a feature most national trade-career surveys understate for OR. BPA (federal Power Marketing Administration of the US Department of Energy, ~3,000 employees including ~2,500 OR + ~500 WA + ID, transmits 75% of the high-voltage electricity in the Pacific Northwest, operates 15,000+ miles of transmission lines across OR + WA + ID + MT + WY + CA + NV) operates substantial transmission + substation + dispatch electrical work supporting senior utility electricians + linemen at $118-165K TC plus substantial OT premium during storm response. The Prineville + Hermiston OR data center cluster (Apple Prineville $1B+ campus + Facebook Prineville $2B+ campus + Amazon Hermiston multi-billion-dollar campus + Google The Dalles legacy + Crook County clustered facilities) supports the country's densest concentration of high-power-density data centers — Crook County's substantial property tax abatements + cheap BPA hydroelectric power + Mediterranean climate (low humidity) attract major hyperscaler investment. Senior data center electricians at $115-165K TC. IBEW Local 48 Portland (~5K members) anchors OR commercial + industrial electrical. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to OR electrician OT for tax years 2025-2028. OR is non-RTW with strong union density — IBEW Local 48 journeyman comp lands clearly above non-union OR journeyman comp.