Oregon
Operating Engineer programs in Oregon
3 listed heavy equipment operator programs in Oregon, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $79,270Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $53,410Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $73,430Median pay (state)
- $117,310Top 10% earn over
5,630 jobs in Oregon · 3 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Oregon
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $53,410 | $61,200 | $73,430 | $97,840 | $117,310 | $79,270 | 5,630 |
| United States | $42,190 | $48,680 | $59,850 | $77,170 | $101,090 | $66,290 | 478,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,520 | $65,250 | $79,040 | $104,200 | $123,290 | $85,450 | 3,040 |
| Salem, OR | $56,490 | $61,620 | $74,270 | $94,540 | $117,310 | $78,810 | 750 |
| Albany, OR | $49,040 | $59,600 | $68,080 | $80,970 | $104,250 | $72,720 | 150 |
| Bend, OR | $59,970 | $61,840 | $67,520 | $80,870 | $106,010 | $76,540 | 580 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $52,360 | $59,760 | $65,390 | $78,170 | $97,900 | $71,000 | 330 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $53,570 | $59,980 | $63,920 | $72,580 | $84,410 | $68,200 | 90 |
| Medford, OR | $50,850 | $55,690 | $62,410 | $77,260 | $98,280 | $69,620 | 270 |
| Corvallis, OR | $50,880 | $58,470 | $61,780 | $71,140 | $79,090 | $64,860 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Oregon
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Oregon. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Or Sw-wa IUOE #701 Stnry Engineer JATC | Gladstone, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Or Sw-wa IUOE Local #701 & AGC JATC | Gladstone, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Oregon SW Washington IUOE 701 Stationary Engineer JATC | Gladstone, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.