Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in New York
Median Annual Salary
$80,260
$38.59/hr
Salary Range
$49,250 – $157,890
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
14,700
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$69,429
real purchasing power
36.7% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$49,250 (entry)$80,260 (median)$157,890 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $98,610 | 11,790 |
| Binghamton | $73,740 | 270 |
| Kingston | $71,720 | 160 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $71,450 | 1,030 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $70,550 | 600 |
| Elmira | $67,500 | 70 |
| Rochester | $67,290 | 940 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $65,030 | 1,110 |
| Glens Falls | $64,170 | 170 |
| Syracuse | $62,750 | 700 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $62,340 | 180 |
| Utica-Rome | $60,850 | 180 |
| Ithaca | $53,360 | 50 |
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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.