Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $64,480 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $109,880
Employed locally 210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $53,460
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $79,080
    90th
    $109,880

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Mankato, MN $79,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,410
    Madison, WI $75,610
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Carpenters $63,110
    Construction Laborers $56,680
    Electricians $79,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,640
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Amherst Town, MA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 9.8% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,460.