How much does a health and safety engineer make in Portland?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $60.08 an hour or $10,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.08
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,990Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $172,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,990 | $43.75 | |
| 25th | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.08 | |
| 75th | $138,900 | $66.78 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for health and safety 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 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health and safety engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $60.08 ($125,000 a year).
Do health and safety engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $125,000 against $115,200 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $116,000, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for health and safety engineer pay?
31 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a health and safety engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,400 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.