Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $59,400 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $77,470
Employed locally 1,740
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $51,800
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $65,240
    90th
    $77,470

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Midland, MI $67,780
    Idaho Falls, ID $63,380

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    Carpenters $47,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,920
    Electricians $60,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Boise City, ID is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 1.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,800.