How much does a Bobcat Operator make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bobcat Operator in Salem, OR is $80,700. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,234 to $89,761, with most professionals earning between $64,526 and $98,009.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bobcat Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $64,526 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $72,234 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $80,700 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $89,761 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $98,009 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $72,234 10% $64,526 90% $98,009 75% $89,761 $80,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Bobcat Operator

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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