Environmental Engineers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $122,290 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.80
10th percentile $94,880
90th percentile $187,170
Employed locally 470
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,880
    25th
    $105,980
    50th (median)
    $122,290
    75th
    $139,170
    90th
    $187,170

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Salem, OR $130,890
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $130,440
    Oregon $130,370
    California $127,660
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Civil Engineers $104,360
    Electrical Engineers $114,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,010
    Engineers, All Other $129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Portland, OR-WA is $58.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.34 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.4% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Portland?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $94,880 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,980.