Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $57,830 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $76,100
Employed locally 840
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $53,050
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $76,100

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,330
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,290
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,050
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $78,770

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Portland, ME is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Portland, ME is 1.5% below 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,050.