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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$49.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,141/year ($6,095/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,920 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $103,470 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 $73,141 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $103,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,933 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,915 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$8,480 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,141 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Oregon?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Oregon is $103,470 per year ($49.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,270 and $130,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $103,470, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $73,141 per year ($6,095 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,920 Mechanical 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.