Materials Engineers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $135,500 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.14
10th percentile $91,260
90th percentile $176,300
Employed locally 70
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,260
    25th
    $102,220
    50th (median)
    $135,500
    75th
    $154,080
    90th
    $176,300

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Materials Engineers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $137,650
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $130,760
    California $127,550
    Oregon $127,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,350

    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 Materials Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Portland, OR-WA is $65.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.42 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 25.1% above the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $91,260 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,220.