Oregon Metro Operating Engineer Pay

Based on 9 postings, Mar 2026–Aug 2026

Oregon Metro posted Operating Engineer pay of $44.69–$46.83/hr in August 2026. Across 9 postings (Mar 2026–Aug 2026) the posted ranges ran $39–$51/hr.

$44.69–$46.83/hr

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Operating Engineer II – Portland Expo Center

Oregon Metro

Full-time $44.69–$46.83/hr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Operating Engineer I

Oregon Metro

Full-time $39.13–$40.98/hr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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9PostingsMar 2026–Aug 2026
2Open right now
6Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range Oregon Metro posted for Operating Engineer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

First Opportunity Program: Operating Engineer I (variable hour)First posted Mar 2026
$39–$41/hr
Operating Engineer II (variable hour)First posted May 2026
$43–$45/hr
Operating Engineer IFirst posted Jun 2026
$39.13–$40.98/hr
First Opportunity Program: Lead Operating EngineerFirst posted Jul 2026
$49–$51/hr
First Opportunity Program: Operating Engineer II – Portland Expo CenterFirst posted Aug 2026
$45–$47/hr
Operating Engineer II – Portland Expo CenterFirst posted Aug 2026
$44.69–$46.83/hr

Pay by level

IPosted Jun 2026
$39.13–$40.98/hr
IIPosted Aug 2026
$44.69–$46.83/hr
LeadPosted Jul 2026
$49–$51/hr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Aug 14, 2026Operating Engineer II – Portland Expo Center$44.69–$46.83/hr
Aug 7, 2026First Opportunity Program: Operating Engineer II – Portland Expo Center$45–$47/hr
Jul 21, 2026First Opportunity Program: Lead Operating Engineer$49–$51/hr
Jul 21, 2026Lead Operating Engineer$49–$51/hr
Jun 18, 2026Operating Engineer I$39.13–$40.98/hr
May 16, 2026Operating Engineer I (variable hour)$39–$41/hr
May 13, 2026Operating Engineer II (variable hour)$43–$45/hr
Apr 4, 2026Operating Engineer I (variable hour)$39–$41/hr
Mar 24, 2026First Opportunity Program: Operating Engineer I (variable hour)$39–$41/hr

Oregon Metro Operating Engineer Pay: FAQ

How much does Oregon Metro pay a Operating Engineer?

Oregon Metro's most recent Operating Engineer posting (August 2026) listed $44.69–$46.83/hr.

What is the Operating Engineer pay range at Oregon Metro?

Across 9 Operating Engineer postings from Mar 2026–Aug 2026, posted pay ran $39–$51/hr.

What does each Operating Engineer level pay?

I: $39.13–$40.98/hr (Jun 2026); II: $44.69–$46.83/hr (Aug 2026); Lead: $49–$51/hr (Jul 2026).