Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Massachusetts
Median Annual Salary
$72,800
$35.00/hr
Salary Range
$49,990 – $124,650
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
10,360
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$65,882
real purchasing power
24% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$49,990 (entry)$72,800 (median)$124,650 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $73,680 | 6,740 |
| Worcester | $73,430 | 1,270 |
| Springfield | $72,290 | 680 |
| Barnstable Town | $65,920 | 470 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $64,480 | 210 |
| Pittsfield | $58,560 | 170 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.