Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Pennsylvania
Median Annual Salary
$58,580
$28.16/hr
Salary Range
$44,930 – $94,850
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
20,680
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$59,898
real purchasing power
0.2% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$44,930 (entry)$58,580 (median)$94,850 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $66,700 | 5,360 |
| York-Hanover | $60,320 | 990 |
| State College | $60,170 | 390 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $59,840 | 820 |
| Lancaster | $59,740 | 810 |
| Pittsburgh | $59,570 | 4,600 |
| Chambersburg | $57,680 | 260 |
| Reading | $57,530 | 650 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $55,310 | 850 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $55,300 | 700 |
| Lebanon | $55,140 | 150 |
| Gettysburg | $54,790 | 190 |
| Erie | $53,000 | 250 |
| Williamsport | $49,800 | 220 |
| Altoona | $49,180 | 180 |
| Johnstown | $47,460 | 210 |
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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.