Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,160 | $118,932 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.17 | $57.18 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $121,044.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $121,594 | $82,500 | $159,500 | 132 |
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in Oregon is $125,160, or about $60.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. Oregon is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in Oregon typically earn from $82,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,540 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $125,160, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.