SOC 47-2073 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is $58,718 per year ($28.23/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,778 and $75,754 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $100,693 per year. There are approximately 469,270 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $19.27 | $40,082 |
| P25 | $22.97 | $47,778 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.23 | $58,718 |
| P75 | $36.42 | $75,754 |
| P90 | $48.41 | $100,693 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is $58,718 per year ($28.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,778 and $75,754 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is $100,693 per year ($48.41/hr). The 75th percentile is $75,754 per year.
Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $40,082 per year ($19.27/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,778 per year.
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