Laborer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$21.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,795/year ($2,900/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,720 Laborer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Laborer salary of $44,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,795 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $44,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,190 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,423 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,342 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,795 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,900 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Oregon?
- The median Laborer salary in Oregon is $44,750 per year ($21.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,840 and $49,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $44,750, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $34,795 per year ($2,900 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 27,720 Laborer jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.