What the numbers say
Oregon's median wage for Civil Engineers came in at $103,070 in 2024, about 7% above the US median of $96,198. That gap is real but not dramatic. It puts Oregon in the upper half of states without placing it among the highest-paying.
The spread between low and high earners is wide. The 10th percentile starts at $74,180. The 90th percentile reaches $155,850. Top earners make roughly twice what those at the bottom of the range do, which reflects how much experience, specialization, and project scale matter in this field.
Cost of living narrows the headline advantage. Oregon's cost-of-living index sits at 105.3, meaning everyday expenses run about 5% above the national baseline. After accounting for that, the effective purchasing power of the median wage lands closer to $97,900 in national-dollar terms. That still clears the US median, but by a smaller margin than the nominal figures suggest.
BLS projects employment for Civil Engineers to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034, which falls in the faster-than-average category. Oregon's ongoing investment in water infrastructure, transportation, and seismic retrofitting gives some local texture to that national forecast, though the 4,140 Civil Engineers currently employed here represent a market that is substantial without being concentrated in a single sector.
Salary distribution
Where Oregon civil engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $83,470 and $130,940, with a median of $103,070.
Civil Engineers in Oregon: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 65 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $104,998. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 20 | $80,200 |
| Level II — qualified | 21 | $102,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 7 | $112,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 9 | $150,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Civil Engineers in Oregon. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | Data Center Infrastructure Engineer II | 8 | $138,915 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Traffic Engineer | 3 | $111,675 |
| Mott MacDonald Group Inc. | Engineering Designer II Civil, Grade B | 3 | $86,112 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | BRIDGE ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL INTERMEDIATE | 3 | $80,000 |
| PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Civil Engineer (Intern) | 3 | $85,342 |
| Clayco, Inc. | Senior Project Manager | 3 | $150,000 |
| Oscar Renda Contracting Inc. | Field Engineer | 2 | $77,500 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | Associate | 2 | $156,842 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc. | DC Infra Eng II | 2 | $135,500 |
| CONSOR North America, Inc. | Engineering Designer | 1 | $99,277 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Traffic Engineer at HDR Engineering, Inc.$111,675PortlandDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25354-500076
- Engineering Designer II Civil, Grade B at Mott MacDonald Group Inc.$83,554PortlandDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497160
- Field Engineer at Oscar Renda Contracting Inc.$80,000GreshamDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-405364
- Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer I at Amazon Data Services, Inc$140,000BoardmanDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25312-390821
- Engineering Designer at CONSOR North America, Inc.$99,277PortlandDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-382910
- Data Center Infrastructure Engineer III at Amazon Data Services, Inc$164,120UmatillaDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-368988
- Civil Engineer at Turner Construction Company$121,432PortlandWage Level IIIDecided Sep 22, 2025I-200-25258-308794
- Structural Engineer at DLR Group, Inc.$105,000PortlandWage Level IDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25248-289083
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Civil Engineers pay by experience level in Oregon
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Civil Engineers specialties in Oregon
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 34 certified offers. The most common variant is Structural Engineer at a median of $94,449.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineer | DLR Group, Inc. | 6 | $94,449 |
| Engineer | Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | 6 | $111,650 |
| Data Center Infrastructure Engineer | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 5 | $140,000 |
| Civil Engineer | PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 5 | $85,432 |
| Field Engineer | Oscar Renda Contracting Inc. | 3 | $80,000 |
| Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 3 | $135,000 |
| Project Engineer | Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 3 | $90,000 |
| Senior Project Manager | Clayco, Inc. | 3 | $150,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Civil Engineers in Oregon, by industry
Median offered wage across 52 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $99,277.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | HDR Engineering, Inc. | 37 | $99,277 |
| Technology and software | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 11 | $137,830 |
| Energy and utilities | Avangrid Power, LLC | 2 | $154,445 |
| Education | Oregon State University | 1 | $102,648 |
| Manufacturing | Intel Corporation | 1 | $104,998 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Oregon over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- 02
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- 03
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- 04
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- 05
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- 06
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- 07
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
- 08
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Civil Engineers in Oregon?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Civil Engineers in Oregon is $103,070.
- How does Oregon compare to the national median for Civil Engineers?
- The Oregon median is +7.1% versus the BLS national figure of $96,198.
- What is the salary range for Civil Engineers in Oregon?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,180 and the 90th-percentile at $155,850, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Civil Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Civil Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.