How much does a Welder make in Oregon?

The average Welder salary in Oregon is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $54,369 annually ($4,531/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $54,369/year or $4,531/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $5,113. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Welder salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Welder salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $5,113. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Welder in Oregon earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $54,369/year ($4,531/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$54,369
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,531
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,091
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$5,113
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.49%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Oregon's welder market is anchored by Boeing Portland Gresham (787 fuselage stringer + frame parts production + the substantial Boeing Portland aerospace welder demand), Daimler Trucks North America Portland (Freightliner + Western Star heavy-duty truck assembly + ~3K Portland employees + the substantial Daimler Trucks NA Freightliner body-shop welder + the substantial post-2024 Freightliner electric Cascadia eM2 EV truck welder), Precision Castparts PCC Portland (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary + the substantial aerospace casting + medical implant casting + the substantial PCC aerospace welder + the substantial PCC medical implant casting), Vigor Industrial Portland (the substantial Portland Swan Island shipyard + USCG cutter + the substantial Pacific Northwest commercial shipbuilding + the substantial Vigor Industrial post-2018 Titan acquisition + the substantial Vigor shipyard welder), ESCO Group (Weir Group subsidiary + the substantial Portland mining + oil + gas service equipment + the substantial ESCO welder), Schnitzer Steel + the substantial Schnitzer Recycling + post-2023 Radius Recycling + the substantial Portland steel recycling welder demand, plus substantial OR pipeline + structural + bridge + the substantial OR PNW industrial welder demand.

Senior Aerospace Welder (Boeing Portland / PCC)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

Boeing Portland 787 fuselage + PCC Precision Castparts aerospace casting · NAS 410 + AWS aerospace

Senior Shipyard Welder (Vigor Industrial)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

Vigor Industrial Portland Swan Island · USCG cutter + commercial shipbuilding + Pacific NW

Senior Auto OEM Welder (Daimler Trucks NA)

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

Daimler Trucks NA Portland Freightliner + Western Star + post-2024 electric Cascadia eM2 body-shop

Senior Boilermaker (Local 242)

$78,000–$135,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 242 Portland + power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$72,000–$135,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + OR gas pipeline + the substantial OR midstream

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · ODOT bridge + the substantial OR seismic infrastructure + the substantial CSZ retrofit

Senior Steel / Recycling Welder (Schnitzer)

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

Schnitzer Steel + Schnitzer Recycling + post-2023 Radius Recycling · steel recycling + USW Local

TIG / GTAW Specialty Welder

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

TIG + GTAW specialty · stainless + exotic alloy + aerospace + pharmaceutical + medical implant

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$48,000–$68,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · OR industrial shops · OR PERS

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$35,000–$48,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · PCC + Lane CC + Mt Hood CC + Chemeketa CC + ABC Pacific NW pipeline

Worth knowing: Oregon's substantial Boeing Portland + Precision Castparts + Daimler Trucks NA Freightliner + Vigor Industrial shipyard welder concentration is a distinctive OR welder feature most national welder-career surveys understate. The country's substantial Oregon Portland industrial welder cluster (Boeing Portland Gresham + the substantial Boeing Portland 787 fuselage stringer + frame parts + the substantial Boeing Portland aerospace welder + Precision Castparts PCC Portland + the substantial Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary + the country's substantial US aerospace casting + medical implant casting + Daimler Trucks North America Portland + the substantial Daimler Freightliner heavy-duty truck + Western Star + the substantial post-2024 Freightliner electric Cascadia eM2 EV truck welder + Vigor Industrial Portland Swan Island + the substantial Vigor USCG cutter + Pacific Northwest commercial shipbuilding + ESCO Group Weir Group Portland + the substantial ESCO mining + oil + gas service equipment) supports the country's substantial concentrated Pacific Northwest US industrial welder market — senior Boeing Portland + PCC welders clear $78-125K + OT with aerospace + NAS 410 + AWS aerospace certification premium. The substantial Cascadia Subduction Zone CSZ seismic retrofit (the substantial OR + WA Pacific Northwest CSZ ~M9 earthquake risk + the substantial ODOT seismic bridge retrofit + the substantial OR infrastructure CSZ preparedness program + the substantial OR Department of Geology and Mineral Industries DOGAMI seismic mapping) drives sustained ODOT bridge + seismic structural welder demand — AISC structural welders at OR seismic retrofit projects clear $62-98K. Boilermakers Local 242 Portland + United Association Pipefitters Local 290 Portland + IBEW Local 48 Portland + Ironworkers Local 29 + USW Local + the substantial OR building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at OR industrial + aerospace + shipyard + steel mill prevailing wage rates — OR NOT a RTW state + OR recognizes public-sector collective bargaining + the substantial OR private-sector building trades organizing. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + NAS 410 aerospace + AWS D1.8 seismic structural cert drive 30-60% wage premium. PCC + Lane CC + Mt Hood CC + Chemeketa CC + ABC Pacific NW pipeline. OR progressive top 9.9% + OR NO sales tax + OR estate tax $1M (the lowest US estate tax threshold) + OR NOT a RTW state anchor the OR welder proposition.