Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist C pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was $64,170 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $53,840 and $76,590.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA median is $5,420 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist C is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,900 | $53,840 | $64,170 | $76,590 | $83,480 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.51 | $25.88 | $30.85 | $36.82 | $40.14 |
BLS estimated 2,090 workers employed in this occupation in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. Location quotient: 0.94.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Machinist C median is $64,170. The all-occupations median in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $60,690. Ratio: 1.06 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.94 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $50,630 | $62,350 | $74,290 |
| May 2025 | $53,840 | $64,170 | $76,590 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $63,190 | $56,750 to $74,460 |
| Salem, OR | $58,930 | $49,210 to $65,560 |
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