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

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

Median annual salary $61,940 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $49,190
90th percentile $98,460
Employed locally 260
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,190
    25th
    $51,230
    50th (median)
    $61,940
    75th
    $71,390
    90th
    $98,460

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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 Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,530
    Carpenters $57,060
    Electricians $80,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Medford, OR is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Medford, OR is 5.5% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,190 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,230.