Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Jersey
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | New Jersey | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $84,170 | $58,710 | +43.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #4 of 54 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 6,450 jobs | 469,270 jobs | 1.4% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $54,900 | $26.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,900 | $32.64 |
| Median | $84,170 | $40.47 |
| 75th Percentile | $123,300 | $59.28 |
| 90th Percentile | $130,110 | $62.55 |
