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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $62,190 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $100,070
Employed locally 340
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $62,190
    75th
    $77,300
    90th
    $100,070

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 10% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Carpenters $59,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eugene, OR is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Eugene, OR is 5.9% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.