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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $65,920 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.69
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $111,550
Employed locally 470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $58,870
    50th (median)
    $65,920
    75th
    $80,560
    90th
    $111,550

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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 Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,590
    Construction Laborers $58,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,730
    Electricians $75,180
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Barnstable Town, MA is $31.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.79 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town, MA is 12.3% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,870.