Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,130 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $96,660
Employed locally 180
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $70,960
    90th
    $96,660

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,770
    Construction Laborers $47,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $64,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,050
    Electricians $74,970
    Roofers $47,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Central Oregon is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.48 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Central Oregon is 2.4% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.