Carpenters pay in Oregon
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Carpenters in Oregon is $67,243, based on 16,190 workers. Among the 21 states with published data, that ranks number 10. The BLS national median for the occupation is $60,580, so Oregon averages 11.0% above it.
Published data for Oregon currently covers the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, with a local median wage of $73,710.
Cost of living for Carpenters in Oregon
We compare 5 Oregon counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin, $28,372. Columbia County, OR leaves the smallest, $28,372. The median wage covers all four basics in 5 of the 5 counties.
Carpenters in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Carpenters are California ($76,344), Illinois ($75,086), New Hampshire ($73,034) and Washington ($72,119).
Frequently asked questions: Carpenters in Oregon
How much do Carpenters earn in Oregon?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $67,243.
Which Oregon county is best for Carpenters?
Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($28,372). Washington County, OR follows at $28,372.