Mechanical Engineers in Oregon
Considering a career as a Mechanical Engineer in Oregon?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Mechanical Engineers in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Mechanical Engineers in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Mechanical Engineers in Oregon earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Mechanical Engineers Work in Oregon?
In 2018, there were 4,090 Mechanical Engineers working in the state.
There were 3,930 Mechanical Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,600 Mechanical Engineers working in it, which means Oregon has more Mechanical Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Mechanical Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 18.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.8%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 340 annual job openings, and a total of 4,670 jobs for Oregon Mechanical Engineers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 21,200 annual jobs and 314,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Mechanical Engineers Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Mechanical Engineers ranged from $55,550 to $121,680 with $82,680 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $26.71 to $58.5. The median hourly rate was $39.75.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $41.6 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.85.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oregon Metros for Mechanical Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Mechanical Engineers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 3,710 | $83,920 |
Salem, OR | 170 | $73,270 |
Eugene, OR | 110 | $66,770 |
Corvallis, OR | 60 | $92,720 |
Bend-Redmond, OR | 50 | $70,040 |
Albany, OR | 50 | $73,370 |
Medford, OR | 40 | $69,600 |
Top States for Mechanical Engineers Employment
View the list below to see where most Mechanical Engineers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Michigan | 43,890 | $87,790 |
California | 27,330 | $101,430 |
Texas | 20,820 | $94,580 |
Illinois | 17,320 | $89,050 |
Pennsylvania | 16,590 | $81,270 |
Ohio | 15,300 | $77,450 |
New York | 11,280 | $87,470 |
Wisconsin | 11,270 | $76,140 |
Massachusetts | 9,130 | $93,630 |
Minnesota | 8,340 | $82,110 |
North Carolina | 8,000 | $82,730 |
Indiana | 7,770 | $77,580 |
Washington | 7,750 | $90,510 |
Virginia | 7,590 | $93,990 |
Florida | 7,370 | $83,160 |
South Carolina | 6,000 | $89,070 |
Maryland | 5,670 | $100,850 |
New Jersey | 5,090 | $92,510 |
Arizona | 4,770 | $92,870 |
Georgia | 4,750 | $81,660 |
Below are the states where Mechanical Engineers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $114,450 |
New Mexico | $111,320 |
Alaska | $107,960 |
Delaware | $103,230 |
California | $101,430 |
Maryland | $100,850 |
Texas | $94,580 |
Virginia | $93,990 |
Louisiana | $93,820 |
Massachusetts | $93,630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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