Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $71,450 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.35
10th percentile $48,910
90th percentile $136,620
Employed locally 1,030
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,910
    25th
    $56,790
    50th (median)
    $71,450
    75th
    $107,960
    90th
    $136,620

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Binghamton, NY $73,740
    Kingston, NY $71,720
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $70,550
    Elmira, NY $67,500

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,560
    Carpenters$61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,800
    Electricians$72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,030
    Highway Maintenance Workers$54,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Albany, NY is $34.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Albany, NY is 21.7% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,910 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,790.