How much does a materials engineer make in Portland?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $61.66 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.66
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,310Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $179,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,310 | $40.05 | |
| 25th | $96,900 | $46.59 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.66 | |
| 75th | $158,500 | $76.22 | |
| 90th | $179,800 | $86.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for materials 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 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $61.66 ($128,300 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $128,300 against $112,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $122,900, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for materials engineer pay?
15 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,800 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.