SOC 17-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aerospace Engineers — Bend
Bend, OR · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bend, OR is $105,760 a year, trailing the national median of $134,960 by 21.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bend, OR is $105,760 a year, trailing the national median of $134,960 by 21.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $85,070 and $146,990. The lowest tenth earn under $85,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $172,000.
Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $138,670. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 45th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,070 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $85,070 | −37.0% |
| Median (50th) | $105,760 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $146,990 | +8.9% |
| 90th | $172,000 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $121,820 | −9.7% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $138,670 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bend run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $105,760 buys what $102,282 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,282US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,760 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,070 to $172,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $138,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aerospace Engineers in Bend, OR?
The median annual wage is $105,760, or $50.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,960, so pay in Bend, OR is 21.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bend, OR earns more than $172,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $138,670 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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