How much does a City Engineer make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Salem, OR is $111,031. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,881 to $121,211, with most professionals earning between $93,551 and $130,478.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $93,551 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $101,881 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,031 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $121,211 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $130,478 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25% $101,881 10% $93,551 90% $130,478 75% $121,211 $111,031 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Salem, OR. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $101,881 to $121,211 with the average base salary of $111,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,510 to $128,359 with the average total cash compensation of $115,758.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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