Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in United States
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary is $59,850 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary FAQs
What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in United States?
The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in United States is $59,850 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $42,190 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $101,090 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $59,850.
Do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Illinois is among the highest at $97,740, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.