Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $61,660 +5% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $85,540
Employed locally 500
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $73,430
    90th
    $85,540

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,960
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,500
    Carpenters $55,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Electricians $58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $52,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bismarck, ND is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bismarck, ND is 5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.