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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $73,740 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.45
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $139,360
Employed locally 270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $51,420
    50th (median)
    $73,740
    75th
    $100,150
    90th
    $139,360

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 116% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 16% above 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
    Kingston, NY $71,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $70,550
    Elmira, NY $67,500

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Carpenters $57,430
    Electricians $78,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Binghamton, NY is $35.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Binghamton, NY is 25.6% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,420.