How much does an engineer make in Eugene?
$97,710a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $46.98 an hour or $8,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.98
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,650Median: $97,710Highest 10%: $142,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,650 | $28.20 | |
| 25th | $86,130 | $41.41 | |
| Median | $97,710 | $46.98 | |
| 75th | $117,400 | $56.42 | |
| 90th | $142,600 | $68.57 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Portland, OR | $126,400 |
| Salem, OR | $104,400 |
| Bend, OR | $96,520 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $121,700 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,940 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,100 |
| Electronics Engineer | $97,430 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,650 |
| Architect | $82,900 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $81,790 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $81,260 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $79,440 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $46.98 ($97,710 a year).
Do engineers make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $97,710 against $122,900 nationally, 21% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $123,200, so Eugene pays 21% less.
Where does Eugene rank for engineer pay?
181 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,600 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.