Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $134,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $246,970 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Portland earn between $160,780 and $212,480.
- $135K10th
- $161K25th
- $178KMedian
- $212K75th
- $247K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $190,050 | $15,838 | $91.37 |
| Median | $178,300 | $14,858 | $85.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $160,780 | $13,398 | $77.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $212,480 | $17,707 | $102.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $190,050, a single filer in Portland takes home about $124,722 a year, or $10,393 a month and $4,797 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% 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 | $141,509 | $11,792 |
| Working in OR | $124,722 | $10,393 |
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 architectural and engineering managers? 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 $190,050 buys what about $180,277 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Portland: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Portland?
$91.37 an hour on average, and $85.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $134,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $160,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Portland?
About $124,722 a year ($10,393 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $190,050. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($183,163).
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 11-9041; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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.
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