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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$127,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.10/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
650
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,967 #5 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Oregon, explained

Environmental engineers in Oregon earn a median of $127,100 per year ($61.10 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $80,720, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $181,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $127,100 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $127,100 is worth about $122,967 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #5 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,720
$38.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$127,100
$61.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$181,280
$87.15/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $127,100 $122,967
California $130,410 $117,784 −$3,310
Washington $125,460 $117,238 +$1,640
Idaho $117,520 $123,065 +$9,580
Nevada $109,720 $109,743 +$17,380

Environmental Engineer in Oregon: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Oregon?

Environmental engineers in Oregon earn a median of $127,100 per year ($61.10 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Oregon pay environmental engineers well?

At $127,100, Oregon pays 19% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 650 work in the state.

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