Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $74,400 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $53,270
90th percentile $118,050
Employed locally 140
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,270
    25th
    $61,270
    50th (median)
    $74,400
    75th
    $94,630
    90th
    $118,050

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 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
    Hawaii $105,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $84,130
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,750
    Carpenters $65,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,420
    Construction Laborers $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bremerton, WA is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bremerton, WA is 26.7% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,270 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,270.