Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $51,310 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $71,730
Employed locally 270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $46,730
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $71,730

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $75,500
    Wyoming $63,560
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $62,300
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $58,930
    Cheyenne, WY $53,510

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,310
    Electricians $66,860
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,030
    Carpenters $49,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Casper, WY is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Casper, WY is 12.6% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,730.