Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $58,960 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $99,190
Employed locally 450
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $49,930
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $73,760
    90th
    $99,190

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,460
    Construction Laborers$45,950
    Electricians$82,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,460
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72,820
    Highway Maintenance Workers$62,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Coast Oregon is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.98 or more per hour.

    Is Coast 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 Coast Oregon is 0.4% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,930.