Mechanical Engineers Salary in Oregon

Mechanical engineers in Oregon earn the most in Corvallis (average $119,440 a year) and the least in Eugene ($97,880), across the 7 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $115,090 and the median at $103,470 for 2,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Oregon

Corvallis$119,440
Portland$116,540
Bend$106,340
Medford$105,030
Salem$102,000
Albany$100,190
Eugene$97,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Corvallis	$119,440	$106,700	$91,780	$83,706	104
Portland	$116,540	$105,020	$95,630	$81,920	105
Bend	$106,340	$101,130	$84,890	$75,637	104
Medford	$105,030	$94,030	$78,440	$74,830	101
Salem	$102,000	$98,010	$79,770	$72,963	104
Albany	$100,190	$96,710	$82,300	$71,848	102
Eugene	$97,880	$93,650	$77,240	$70,425	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical Engineers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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