How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Bend?
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $32.46 an hour or $5,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.46
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 25th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $67,520 | $32.46 | |
| 75th | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| Portland, OR | $79,040 |
| Salem, OR | $74,270 |
| Albany, OR | $68,080 |
| Eugene, OR | $65,390 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $63,920 |
| Medford, OR | $62,410 |
| Corvallis, OR | $61,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Bend, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $32.46 ($67,520 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $67,520 against $59,850 nationally, 13% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,430, so Bend pays 8% less.
Where does Bend rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
101 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.