Machinists pay in Oregon

In Oregon, the median pay for machinists is $30.68 an hour ($63,820 a year). About 2,760 people work in this job there.

$30.68Median hourly pay

$52,930–$76,070Middle half of workers, yearly

2,760People in this job in Oregon

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). Oregon ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in Oregon

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.61	$47,040
25% of workers	$25.45	$52,930
Half of workers (median)	$30.68	$63,820
75% of workers	$36.57	$76,070
90% of workers	$41.63	$86,580

Machinists pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Albany	$71,300	190
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$64,170	2,090
Bend	$62,890	90
Medford	$60,370	70
Salem	$58,930	110
Eugene-Springfield	$55,440	230
Corvallis	$51,110	30
Grants Pass	$47,870	50

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

Education, experience and outlook for machinists

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,290

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.