How much does a mechanical engineer make in Portland?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $50.49 an hour or $8,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,210Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| 25th | $95,630 | $45.98 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.49 | |
| 75th | $130,700 | $62.83 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| Corvallis, OR | $106,700 |
| Bend, OR | $101,100 |
| Salem, OR | $98,010 |
| Albany, OR | $96,710 |
| Medford, OR | $94,030 |
| Eugene, OR | $93,650 |
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 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $50.49 ($105,000 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $105,000 against $104,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $103,500, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for mechanical engineer pay?
90 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,210 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.