Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $61,210 | $58,710 | +4.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #23 of 54 states | ||
| Employment | 5,440 jobs | 469,270 jobs | 1.2% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $47,830 | $23.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,320 | $24.67 |
| Median | $61,210 | $29.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $36.06 |
| 90th Percentile | $84,130 | $40.45 |
