OR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2073

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oregon

Median Annual Salary $68,210 +16% above national average (national: $58,710)
$75,420Mean Annual
$33Median Hourly
5,450Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$68,210
$49,920
10th pct.
$107,030
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$49,920$24.00
25th percentile$59,300$28.51
50th percentile (median)$68,210$32.79
75th percentile$91,790$44.13
90th percentile (top earners)$107,030$51.46
Mean (average)$75,420$36.26

How Oregon Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oregon
Oregon (current) $68,210
Hawaii $105,440 +55%
Illinois $96,980 +42%
California $89,120 +31%
New Jersey $84,170 +23%
New York $80,260 +18%
Washington $79,190 +16%
Minnesota $78,580 +15%
Connecticut $76,690 +12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oregon?

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Oregon is $75,420 per year. The median (middle) salary is $68,210 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oregon?

Entry-level operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss (10th percentile) in Oregon typically earn around $49,920 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,300 per year.

What is the highest Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oregon?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oregon make approximately $107,030 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $91,790 per year.

How does the Oregon Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Oregon is $68,210, which is +16% above national average of $58,710.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes