Mechanical Engineers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $49.74 an hour ($103,470 a year). About 2,920 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110). Oregon ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.55 | $78,100 |
| 25% of workers | $43.88 | $91,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.74 | $103,470 |
| 75% of workers | $62.61 | $130,230 |
| 90% of workers | $78.15 | $162,550 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | $106,700 | 70 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $105,020 | 2,520 |
| Bend | $101,130 | 70 |
| Salem | $98,010 | 150 |
| Albany | $96,710 | 50 |
| Medford | $94,030 | 60 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $93,650 | 140 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $128,290 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,250 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,160 |
| Engineers, All Other | $123,220 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $124,400 |
| Environmental Engineers | $127,100 |
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