Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oregon
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oregon earn a median of $73,430 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,630
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,410; the top 10% earn over $117,310. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61,280 median in Oregon
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57,920 median in Oregon
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$64,920 median in Oregon
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$50,930 median in Oregon
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$46,270 median in Oregon
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Oregon
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Oregon?
The median is $73,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,410 and the top 10% earn over $117,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.