Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $61,140 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $46,440
90th percentile $108,010
Employed locally 330
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,440
    25th
    $52,810
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $108,010

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,260
    Carpenters $60,080
    Electricians $80,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eastern Oregon is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.04 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern 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 Eastern Oregon is 4.1% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,440 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,810.