Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $60,320 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $99,540
Employed locally 70
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $99,540

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Rockford, IL $96,740
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    California $89,120
    Peoria, IL $84,160
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$62,750
    Construction Laborers$47,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$98,610
    Electricians$97,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75,930
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Corvallis, OR is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Corvallis, OR is 2.7% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.