verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$124,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.92/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
250
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,577 #33 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Oregon, explained

Aerospace engineers in Oregon earn a median of $124,630 per year ($59.92 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $85,070, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $179,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $124,630 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $124,630 is worth about $120,577 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #33 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,070
$40.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,630
$59.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,470
$86.28/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $124,630 $120,577
Washington $158,370 $147,991 −$33,740
California $157,620 $142,359 −$32,990
Nevada $96,730 $96,750 +$27,900
Idaho $95,700 $100,216 +$28,930

Aerospace Engineer in Oregon: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Oregon?

Aerospace engineers in Oregon earn a median of $124,630 per year ($59.92 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Oregon pay aerospace engineers well?

At $124,630, Oregon pays 8% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 250 work in the state.

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