Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment)
Operate construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and excavators.
SOC Code: 47-2073 | Category: Heavy Equipment
National Median Salary
$58,710
$28.23/hr
Total Employment
469,270
10-Year Growth
+4.1%
Top-Paying State
Hawaii ($105,440)
+4.1% projected growth
About average growth (national avg: +4%, +0.1pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$40,080 (entry)$58,710 (median)$100,690 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Best States for Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment)
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HawaiiHI | $105,440 |
| 2 | IllinoisIL | $96,980 |
| 3 | CaliforniaCA | $89,120 |
| 4 | New JerseyNJ | $84,170 |
| 5 | New YorkNY | $80,260 |
| 6 | WashingtonWA | $79,190 |
| 7 | MinnesotaMN | $78,580 |
| 8 | ConnecticutCT | $76,690 |
| 9 | Rhode IslandRI | $76,030 |
| 10 | AlaskaAK | $75,000 |
About Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment)
Operate construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and excavators.
Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary by State
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