Construction Equipment Operators

Occupation

$58,320
National Median Salary
$28.04
Median Hourly Wage
518,000
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$39,850
$47,590
$58,320
$75,370
$99,930

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+35.9%
10 Year Change
$42,900
2014 Median
$58,320
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Construction Equipment Operators

Industry Annual Median Employment
Hydroelectric Power Generation $119,160 60
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors $100,360 —
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $95,570 690
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $91,540 120
Scientific Research and Development Services $91,540 120

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Detailed Construction Equipment Operators Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,710
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $51,650
Pile Driver Operators $70,510

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Hydroelectric Power Generation Painting and Wall Covering Contractors Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Natural Gas Distribution Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Utilities Real Estate Pipeline Transportation Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors