How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.08 an hour or $6,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.08
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 25th | $67,190 | $32.30 | |
| Median | $81,280 | $39.08 | |
| 75th | $94,250 | $45.31 | |
| 90th | $110,900 | $53.33 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| 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 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.08 ($81,280 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $81,280 against $74,510 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,840, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
24 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,900 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.