Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $49,520 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $67,320
Employed locally 1,150
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $60,170
    90th
    $67,320

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 27% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $78,770
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,080

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Albuquerque, NM is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 15.7% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.