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Electrical Engineer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$60.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,435/year ($7,203/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 13th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 2,540 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $125,160 a year — though pay ranges from $83,500 for newcomers to $166,240 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 Electrical Engineer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $125,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,435 — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
| Gross (median) | $125,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,772 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,575 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$10,378 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,435 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,203 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Oregon?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Oregon is $125,160 per year ($60.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,460 and $141,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $125,160, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $86,435 per year ($7,203 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,540 Electrical Engineer jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.