Electrician union pay in Portland, OR
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Portland, OR runs $63.50/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold — about $127,000 a year at $63.50/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Electrician rates by local — Portland
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 48 pay scale | $63.50 | $93.23 | 01/01/2025 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (SAM.gov) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Portland
How much do union electricians make in Portland?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Portland, OR is $63.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 48 lists $63.50/hr with a $93.23/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Portland?
IBEW Local 48 has its hall in Portland, OR. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.