How much does an environmental engineer make in Portland?
$127,100a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $61.10 an hour or $10,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.10
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,640Median: $127,100Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 25th | $98,310 | $47.26 | |
| Median | $127,100 | $61.10 | |
| 75th | $140,600 | $67.61 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $61.10 ($127,100 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $127,100 against $107,100 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $127,100, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for environmental engineer pay?
19 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,000 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.