General Worker Salary in Portland, Oregon

How much does a General Worker make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Worker in Portland, OR is $39,157. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $28,937 to a high of $50,094, with most professionals earning between $33,807 and $44,882.

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Common responsibilities of a General Worker

Performs routine maintenance and cleaning for the grounds, facility, and equipment following all safety procedures and precautions.

December 04, 2022

Complete defined packaging schedule as assigned by supervisor or manager.

January 22, 2023

Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.

March 16, 2023

Requires knowledge of building maintenance to include minor electrical repair, plumbing and routine preventative care of heating and air conditioning systems.

April 03, 2023

Maintains a good relationship with co-workers promoting a healthy, pleasant work environment, and works well with others to accomplish a task.

April 07, 2023

Report to manager regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for General Worker in Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

33807

44882

39157

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

34527

46003

39764

What is the average salary for General Worker in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Worker in Portland, OR. The base salary for General Worker ranges from $33,807 to $44,882 with the average base salary of $39,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,527 to $46,003 with the average total cash compensation of $39,764.

View Average Salary for General Worker as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$39,157	$33,807 - $44,882
Bonus	$608	$720 - $1,121
Total Pay	$39,764	$34,527 - $46,003

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

General Worker Salary Near Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,765 - $44,826	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,765 - $44,826	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,807 - $44,882	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,720 - $44,766	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,807 - $44,882	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,678 - $44,710	COMPARE TO Portland, OR

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About Portland, Oregon

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...

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