Welder Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,320/year ($3,777/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,240 Welder jobs in Oregon (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Welder salary of $59,450 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 $45,320 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,954 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,548 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,628 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,320 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,777 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Oregon?
- The median Welder salary in Oregon is $59,450 per year ($28.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,690 and $66,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,450, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $45,320 per year ($3,777 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,240 Welder 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.