Helpers--Production Workers pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for helpers--production workers is $21.93 an hour ($45,620 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.

$21.93Median hourly pay
$39,570–$49,920Middle half of workers, yearly
1,270People in this job in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($39,070). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($45,390).

Pay range for helpers--production workers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.80$34,950
25% of workers$19.02$39,570
Half of workers (median)$21.93$45,620
75% of workers$24.00$49,920
90% of workers$27.57$57,340

Helpers--Production Workers pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albany$52,290200
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page)$45,6201,270
Salem$45,310150
Eugene-Springfield$44,870400
Medford$42,77080
Bend$41,30070

Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.