Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $60,160 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $93,350
Employed locally 80
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $53,190
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $65,860
    90th
    $93,350

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 2% above 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 Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $53,000
    Construction Laborers $47,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,110
    Electricians $80,190
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Grants Pass, OR is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Grants Pass, OR is 2.5% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,190.