As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Eugene, OR is $90,375, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,738 weekly, or $7,531 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Eugene, OR vary widely, spanning from $76,231 to $103,500. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,971) and 75th percentile ($97,245), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,500 per year. This $14,274 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Eugene Plant Engineer often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. However, Eugene currently ranks 361 statewide for Plant Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $76,231 Eugene, OR June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $82,971 Eugene, OR June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $90,375 Eugene, OR June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $97,245 Eugene, OR June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $103,500 Eugene, OR June 01, 2026
25% $82,971 10% $76,231 90% $103,500 75% $97,245 $90,375 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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