Machinist Apprenticeship in Oregon

At $62,120/yr, Oregon Machinists earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 29% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.

At $62,120/yr, Oregon Machinists earn 11% more than the $56,150 national median for the trade. A slight edge that may reflect local demand or cost of living.

Automation and shifting construction methods are shrinking Machinist employment (0.0% projected). Still, 29,500 annual replacement openings mean the trade isn't going away — it's consolidating.

Only 3,220 Machinists work in Oregon — 0.9% of the national total. The limited scale can mean fewer formal apprenticeship programs, pushing some candidates toward nearby states with larger trade economies.

The pathway to journeyman Machinist takes 4 years of structured training — 8,000 hours total. Apprentices divide time between the jobsite and technical education in precision measurement, CNC operations, and metallurgy, earning progressively higher wages throughout.

Oregon has 249 organizations running registered apprenticeship programs. Start with your local trade union or check apprenticeship.gov — the state's mid-range sponsor count means programs exist but may not be around every corner.

Machinist compensation in Oregon runs from $43,560 to $79,380 — a compressed $35,820 range. Less wage variation typically means more predictable career economics but fewer breakout earning opportunities.