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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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Average base salary
$68,500 / year
$5,700 per month · $32.93 per hour

25th percentile
$50,500
Average
$68,500
75th percentile
$80,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family, focused on Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pays 7% above the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make?

The average base salary for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in the United States is $68,500 per year, or about $32.93 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,500 and $80,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.

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