How much does an aerospace engineer make in Portland?
$138,700a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $66.67 an hour or $11,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.67
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,880Median: $138,700Highest 10%: $180,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,880 | $41.29 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| Median | $138,700 | $66.67 | |
| 75th | $172,900 | $83.12 | |
| 90th | $180,000 | $86.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| Bend, OR | $105,800 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $66.67 ($138,700 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $138,700 against $135,000 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $124,600, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for aerospace engineer pay?
23 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.