Mechanical Engineer Salary in Portland, OR
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The median mechanical engineer in the Portland area earns $105,020 a year ($50.49 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% above the Oregon median ($103,470). Half of the 2,520 mechanical engineers there earn between $95,630 and $130,680.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,210 | $78,100 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $95,630 | $91,270 | $84,130 |
| Median | $105,020 | $103,470 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $130,680 | $130,230 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $165,040 | $162,550 | $164,340 |
| Average | $116,540 | $115,090 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 2,520 | 2,920 | 296,810 |
Portland, OR ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Civil Engineer: $106,280
- Industrial Engineer: $129,890
- Electrical Engineer: $128,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.