Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $216,460 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Portland earn between $107,380 and $167,970.
- $86K10th
- $107K25th
- $129KMedian
- $168K75th
- $216K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,100 | $12,092 | $69.76 |
| Median | $129,330 | $10,778 | $62.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,380 | $8,948 | $51.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $167,970 | $13,998 | $80.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Portland earn 5% more than the Oregon average ($137,830) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $145,100 | $129,330 | $86,030 | $216,460 | 1,450 |
| Oregon | $137,830 | $124,400 | $80,600 | $215,210 | 1,730 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $145,100, a single filer in Portland takes home about $98,105 a year, or $8,175 a month and $3,773 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $110,442 | $9,203 |
| Working in OR | $98,105 | $8,175 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $145,100 buys what about $137,639 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Portland: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Portland?
$69.76 an hour on average, and $62.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Portland?
About $98,105 a year ($8,175 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,100. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2072; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.92, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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