How much does an engineer make in Portland?
$126,400a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $60.76 an hour or $10,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.76
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,810Median: $126,400Highest 10%: $183,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 25th | $97,730 | $46.99 | |
| Median | $126,400 | $60.76 | |
| 75th | $157,100 | $75.55 | |
| 90th | $183,200 | $88.07 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Salem, OR | $104,400 |
| Eugene, OR | $97,710 |
| Bend, OR | $96,520 |
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 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $60.76 ($126,400 a year).
Do engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $126,400 against $122,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $123,200, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for engineer pay?
49 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,200 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.