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Data Center Electrician Salary in Portland, OR
Data center electricians in Portland, Oregon (including the Hillsboro and Beaverton corridor) earn $55–$80 per hour in 2026. The Portland metro area hosts major hyperscale campuses from Intel, Amazon, and Google, which drives above-average wages for qualified electricians with data center or industrial experience.
Typical hourly
$55–$80/hr
Annual equivalent
$114,000–$166,000/yr
Annual based on 2,080 hours. Actual earnings vary by employer, union status, overtime, and per diem. Data reflects 2026 market rates.
Why Portland pays what it does
The Portland metro area — particularly the Hillsboro/Beaverton corridor — is a significant data center market anchored by Intel's massive semiconductor manufacturing campus and hyperscale operators attracted by cheap hydroelectric power from the Columbia River. Oregon's abundant renewable power supply makes it attractive for operators with sustainability commitments. Facebook/Meta, Amazon, and Google all operate large facilities in the region. Electricians with industrial and high-power density experience are in particular demand.
Certifications that increase pay
Oregon requires a state journeyman electrician license (administered by Oregon Building Codes Division). NFPA 70E and OSHA-30 are standard. Experience with medium-voltage switchgear and generator systems pushes wages to the higher end. IBEW Local 48 covers the Portland metro area.
Union vs. non-union in Portland
Portland has strong IBEW Local 48 union presence on commercial and data center construction. Union journeymen earn $68–$75/hr base under current Local 48 agreements with full benefits. The Hillsboro market has significant union hyperscale construction activity.
Who's hiring in Portland
Amazon Web Services, Meta, Google, Intel (indirect via contractors), McKinstry, EC Company, IEC Electric
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