Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $57,240 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 330
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $52,450
    50th (median)
    $57,240
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $75,050

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Sheet Metal Workers $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Burlington, VT is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Burlington, VT is 2.5% below 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,450.