Electrician Jobs in Oregon

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Oregon Electrician Market Overview

Oregon offers electrical opportunities across technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, and aerospace.Portland leads with major tech companies and manufacturing, while renewable energycreates opportunities statewide through hydroelectric, wind, and solar projects. Silicon Forestprovides high-tech electrical work, and aerospace manufacturing adds specialized opportunities. PGE and Pacific Power provide consistent utility electrical demand, with green energy initiatives driving growth.

Highest-Paying Oregon Cities for Electricians

Portland Metro

$30-45/hr
Tech • Manufacturing • Healthcare

Silicon Forest

$32-48/hr
Intel • Nike • High-tech manufacturing

Renewable Energy Areas

$28-42/hr
Wind farms • Solar • Hydro • Travel premium

Salem

$26-38/hr
Government • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Eugene

$24-36/hr
University • Healthcare • Wood products

Bend

$26-38/hr
Tech • Tourism • Manufacturing

Oregon's Biggest Electrical Employers

Technology Companies

Intel, Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Adidas, Hewlett Packard

280+ electricians
$32-48/hour
Location: Portland area • High-tech manufacturing • Corporate facilities • Clean rooms

Portland General Electric (PGE)

Major electric utility, hydroelectric plants, transmission

220+ electricians
$32-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Hydroelectric • Transmission • Distribution • Smart grid

Renewable Energy Companies

NextEra Energy, Avangrid Renewables, Invenergy, Pattern Energy

180+ electricians
$28-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Wind turbines • Solar farms • Hydroelectric • Travel work

Aerospace & Manufacturing

Boeing, Precision Castparts, FLIR Systems, Daimler

160+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Portland area • Aerospace electrical • Advanced manufacturing • Precision systems

Healthcare & Food Processing

Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health, Tillamook, Simplot

140+ electricians
$26-36/hour
Location: Statewide • Hospital electrical • Food processing • Healthcare facilities

Industries Hiring Electricians in Oregon

Technology & Manufacturing

Silicon Forest: $32-48/hour
• High-tech manufacturing electrical
• Clean room electrical systems
• Corporate facility electrical

Renewable Energy

Wind/Solar/Hydro: $28-42/hour
• Wind turbine electrical
• Hydroelectric plant electrical
• Solar farm electrical systems

Aerospace & Defense

Boeing/Aerospace: $28-40/hour
• Aircraft electrical systems
• Precision manufacturing
• Defense contractor electrical

Healthcare & Food

Healthcare/Food: $26-36/hour
• Hospital electrical systems
• Food processing electrical
• Agricultural facility electrical

Oregon Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Oregon electrical code
• Fees: $195 total ($145 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Supervising Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Supervising electrician exam
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

High-Tech Manufacturing: Clean room electrical
Renewable Energy: Wind/solar/hydro systems
Aerospace: Aircraft electrical systems
Green Building: Sustainable electrical systems
Authority: Oregon Building Codes Division • (503) 373-7438

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-28/hr
Journeyman$24-36/hr
Tech/Renewable$30-48/hr
Supervising/Master$35-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Tech & manufacturing
Spring/Summer: Renewable energy construction
Fall: Commercial construction peak
Winter: Indoor projects & maintenance
Pro tip: Green energy and tech experience opens doors to high-paying sustainability jobs nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Portland Metro

$30-45/hr
Home: $520k • Rent: $1,600

Salem

$26-38/hr
Home: $450k • Rent: $1,300

Bend

$26-38/hr
Home: $650k • Rent: $1,500
Oregon offers competitive electrical wages with high quality of life - Strong technology and renewable energy sectors provide excellent career growth opportunities with environmental benefits.

Ready for Oregon Electrical Work?

Oregon offers exceptional electrical opportunities across cutting-edge technology, leading renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable initiatives with outstanding quality of life and environmental consciousness. From Silicon Forest's high-tech facilities to statewide renewable energy projects, the Beaver State provides innovative, well-paying careers for electricians seeking green technology leadership and outdoor lifestyle balance.

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