How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Oregon?

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Oregon is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $90,063 annually ($7,505/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Oregon?

On a $130,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $90,063/year or $7,505/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $10,058. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Mechanical Engineer salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Mechanical Engineer — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Mechanical Engineer salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $10,058. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Mechanical Engineers?

10% growth through 2032 (faster than average); EV/aerospace/defense subspecialties growing faster, manufacturing slower. Related roles include: Aerospace Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Thermal Engineer, Test Engineer, Project Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, PE Mechanical.

How can a Mechanical Engineer in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Mechanical Engineer in Oregon earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $90,063/year ($7,505/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$90,063
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,505
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,464
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$43/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$10,058
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.72%

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Mechanical Engineer Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$85,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$250,000

/year

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Not all Mechanical Engineers earn the same — not even close

Oregon's mechanical engineer market is anchored by Intel Hillsboro Ronler Acres (~22K+ OR employees with substantial process equipment + cleanroom + facilities ME), Daimler Trucks North America Portland (Swan Island Freightliner manufacturing + powertrain + chassis ME), Boeing Portland Gresham (~1.5K structural components ME), Tektronix Beaverton (test + measurement instrument ME), plus substantial Nike + Columbia Sportswear + Adidas product development ME, Microchip Gresham + Siemens EDA Wilsonville chip-related ME, and Lithia Motors + PGE + NW Natural utility ME.

Senior Principal Engineer / Fellow

$185,000–$305,000+ TC

Intel + Daimler + Boeing senior IC · technical fellow track · 10-15 patents typical

Senior ME (Semiconductor Equipment)

$140,000–$215,000

Intel Hillsboro fab equipment + cleanroom + facilities ME · advanced node specialty

Senior ME (Commercial Truck / Powertrain)

$130,000–$200,000

Daimler Trucks NA Portland · Freightliner heavy-duty truck powertrain + chassis + cab ME

Senior ME (Aerospace Structures)

$140,000–$215,000

Boeing Portland Gresham · structural components for 737/777/787 · cleared aerospace specialty

Senior ME (Test + Measurement)

$135,000–$210,000

Tektronix Beaverton · oscilloscopes + signal generators + spectrum analyzers · precision instrument ME

Senior ME (Consumer / Sport Product)

$130,000–$200,000

Nike footwear ME · Columbia outdoor product · Adidas product · sport product development specialty

Senior ME (Industrial Automation)

$125,000–$195,000

Industrial controls + factory automation · ESCO + ESCO Group + various Beaverton industrial

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

$118,000–$185,000

Plant manufacturing engineering · OR Fortune 500 · Six Sigma Black Belt premium

Mid-Level ME (3-6 yrs)

$92,000–$135,000

Functional ME at OR Fortune 500 · transitioning to senior band · MS + PE-track

Junior ME (0-3 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000

OSU ME + U of Oregon + PSU ME + OIT pipeline · entry band · FE/EIT track to PE licensure

Worth knowing: Daimler Trucks North America Portland Swan Island is the country's largest commercial truck OEM HQ + manufacturing site and a feature most national ME surveys understate for OR. Daimler Trucks NA (~3K Portland employees across Swan Island manufacturing + North Portland HQ, division of Daimler Truck AG since 2021 spinoff from Daimler-Benz, the country's #1 commercial truck manufacturer by US Class 6-8 market share through Freightliner + Western Star + Detroit Diesel + Thomas Built Buses) operates substantial in-house powertrain + chassis + cab + connected vehicle ME — Freightliner heavy-duty trucks dominate US Class 8 long-haul OTR trucking. Senior Daimler Trucks NA ME clear $130-200K TC. Intel Hillsboro Ronler Acres operates substantial process equipment + cleanroom + facilities ME supporting Intel's most advanced semiconductor fabrication — Intel Hillsboro's recent $20B+ expansion supports substantial fab equipment + cleanroom + tool install + facility ME work. Boeing Portland Gresham (~1.5K employees making structural components for 737/777/787) anchors OR cleared aerospace ME. Tektronix Beaverton (~1.5K, division of Fortive since 2016 Danaher spinoff, the country's #1 test + measurement instrument maker historically) operates substantial precision instrument ME. Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT, Klamath Falls) is one of the country's most respected applied engineering schools. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches senior principal + R&D engineer comp at $250K+ TC.