How to Become an Electronics Engineer in Oregon: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does an electronics engineer make in Oregon?"

"The median annual wage for electronics engineers, except computer in Oregon is $124,400 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% below the national median of $130,220."

Q: "How do I become an electronics engineer in Oregon?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electronics or electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. See the steps below."

Q: "How many electronics engineers work in Oregon?"

"BLS counts about 1,730 electronics engineers, except computer employed in Oregon (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Oregon electronics engineers, except computer earn a median annual wage of $124,400 ($59.81/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,730 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -4.5% below the national median of $130,220 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $124,400 ($59.81/hr)
25th percentile: $99,700 per year
75th percentile: $167,970 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $215,210 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $80,600 per year
Workers employed in Oregon: 1,730
Versus national median: -4.5% below the U.S. median of $130,220
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.42 - this occupation is more concentrated in Oregon than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median electronics engineer salary in Oregon is $124,400 per year - 4% below the national median of $130,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electronics or electrical engineering.

Electronics Engineer Salary in Oregon

Wage level	Annual salary
Oregon entry level (10th percentile)	$80,600
Oregon 25th-75th percentile	$99,700 - $167,970
Oregon median	$124,400
Oregon top earners (90th percentile)	$215,210
U.S. median	$130,220

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 1,730.

The Oregon Job Market: Electronics Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Oregon	1,730
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.88
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	1.42
Mean annual wage in Oregon	$137,830

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 1.42, Oregon employs electronics engineers at a noticeably higher concentration than the national average: a strong local market for the credential.

Requirements in Oregon

The education path is national - ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electronics or electrical engineering - while licensing runs through Oregon’s own boards: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. Verify current requirements with the Oregon licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become an Electronics Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$81,840
25th	$101,680
50th (median)	$130,220
75th	$167,670
90th	$206,960

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	95,900
2034 projected	101,800
Percent change	+6.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electronics engineer make in Oregon?

The median annual wage for electronics engineers, except computer in Oregon is $124,400 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% below the national median of $130,220.

How do I become an electronics engineer in Oregon?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electronics or electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. See the steps below.

How many electronics engineers work in Oregon?

BLS counts about 1,730 electronics engineers, except computer employed in Oregon (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Electronics Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (SOC 17-2072), Oregon and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)