SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Oregon
Oregon · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $73,430 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 22.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $73,430 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 22.7%. Pay ranges from under $53,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $117,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,200 to $97,840.
The area has 5,630 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.93 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oregon ranks number 14th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $79,040. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 309th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,410 | −10.8% |
| 25th | $61,200 | +2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $73,430 | +22.7% |
| 75th | $97,840 | +63.5% |
| 90th | $117,310 | +96.0% |
| Mean | $79,270 | +32.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $73,430 buys what $71,015 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,430 a year, 22.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,410 to $117,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,630 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $79,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $73,430, or $35.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Oregon is 22.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $117,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $79,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,630 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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