How much does a civil engineer make in Portland?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $51.10 an hour or $8,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.10
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 4,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,860Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $166,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,860 | $37.91 | |
| 25th | $82,580 | $39.70 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.10 | |
| 75th | $135,900 | $65.32 | |
| 90th | $166,100 | $79.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Salem, OR | $115,500 |
| Corvallis, OR | $104,200 |
| Bend, OR | $101,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $98,940 |
| Medford, OR | $94,560 |
| Albany, OR | $93,280 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $51.10 ($106,300 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $106,300 against $100,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $105,300, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for civil engineer pay?
41 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,100 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.