Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $142,720 | $142,991 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $68.62 | $68.75 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $138,027.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $145,497 | $104,500 | $192,500 | 132 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Oregon is $142,720, or about $68.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Oregon is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Oregon typically earn from $104,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 21,830 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $142,720, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.