How much does an engineer make in Bend?
$96,520a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $46.40 an hour or $8,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.40
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 248
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,470Median: $96,520Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| Median | $96,520 | $46.40 | |
| 75th | $135,900 | $65.32 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Portland, OR | $126,400 |
| Salem, OR | $104,400 |
| Eugene, OR | $97,710 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $105,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $101,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,100 |
| Surveyor | $96,240 |
| Industrial Engineer | $96,080 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $89,010 |
| Architect | $79,990 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $67,410 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | $67,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $46.40 ($96,520 a year).
Do engineers make more in Bend than the national average?
No: $96,520 against $122,900 nationally, 21% less.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $123,200, so Bend pays 22% less.
Where does Bend rank for engineer pay?
189 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,700 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.