How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Oregon?
$73,430a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Oregon. That is $35.30 an hour or $6,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.30
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,410Median: $73,430Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,410 | $25.68 | |
| 25th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 75th | $97,840 | $47.04 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.40 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $79,040 |
| Salem, OR | $74,270 |
| Albany, OR | $68,080 |
| Bend, OR | $67,520 |
| Eugene, OR | $65,390 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $63,920 |
| Medford, OR | $62,410 |
| Corvallis, OR | $61,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 11. Massachusetts | $76,820 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $75,280 |
| 13. District of Columbia | $74,610 |
| 14. Oregon | $73,430 |
| 15. Nevada | $71,410 |
| 16. Ohio | $64,940 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $35.30 ($73,430 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $73,430 against $59,850 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Oregon rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Oregon ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $79,040 a year.
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.