How much does an electrical engineer make in Portland?
$128,100a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $61.58 an hour or $10,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.58
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,250Median: $128,100Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,250 | $40.50 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.04 | |
| Median | $128,100 | $61.58 | |
| 75th | $144,000 | $69.25 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.19 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers.
| Bend, OR | $127,100 |
| Salem, OR | $125,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $121,700 |
| Medford, OR | $96,750 |
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 |
| 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 electrical engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $61.58 ($128,100 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $128,100 against $120,600 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $125,200, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for electrical engineer pay?
38 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,700 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.