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Press Machine Operator Salary in Oregon (2026)
$25.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,189/year ($3,432/month) for a single filer
Oregon is the highest-paying state in the country for Press Machine Operators, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,180 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $53,680 a year — though pay ranges from $44,490 for newcomers to $66,210 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,180 Press Machine Operator jobs in Oregon (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $53,680 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 $41,189 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $53,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,262 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,107 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,123 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,189 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,432 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Oregon?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Oregon is $53,680 per year ($25.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,070 and $59,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $53,680, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $41,189 per year ($3,432 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,180 Press Machine Operator 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.