Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $63,860 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 90
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $60,840
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $73,240
    90th
    $77,350

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Reno, NV $78,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,430
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,380
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,290
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,960
    Jacksonville, NC $48,440

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,950
    Construction Laborers $48,820
    Carpenters $62,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Carson City, NV is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

    Is Carson 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 Carson City, NV is 8.8% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,840.