Engineering Portland, OR Pop. 652,503

Environmental Engineer Salary in Portland, Oregon

The median environmental engineer salary in Portland, OR is $114,248 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Oregon state average.

City Median
$114,248
vs State Avg
+$7,746
vs National
+$17,428
Cost of Living
118%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $75,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $167,560 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$75,520
+$11,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,640
+$17,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$167,560
+$25,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, OR

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $71,980
25th Percentile $89,680
Median (50th) $114,248
75th Percentile $143,960
90th Percentile $174,640

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Oregon Cities

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Portland

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Portland and the surrounding Oregon area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.