How much does a chemical engineer make in Portland?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $63.31 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.31
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,870Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,870 | $44.65 | |
| 25th | $109,100 | $52.43 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.31 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.03 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.62 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| 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 a chemical engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $63.31 ($131,700 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $125,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $117,000, so Portland pays 13% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemical engineer pay?
15 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,800 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.