Mechanical Engineers salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $95,630–$130,680
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #61 of 211
Mechanical Engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $105,020 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,520 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 1% above the OR statewide median of $103,470. It ranks #61 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Portland
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lam Research | $143,713 | 5 |
| Daimler Truck North America | $131,079 | 6 |
| Asml Us | $106,987 | 16 |
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $105,020 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,520 jobs pay between $95,630 and $130,680. The 10th percentile is $78,210 and the 90th is $165,040.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 1% above the OR statewide median of $103,470. It ranks #61 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Mechanical Engineers make an hour in Portland?
About $50.49 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,020 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $45.98–$62.83 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Portland?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Lam Research ($143,713), Daimler Truck North America ($131,079), Asml Us ($106,987). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.