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

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

Median annual salary $53,510 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $43,060
90th percentile $70,140
Employed locally 260
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,060
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $53,510
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $70,140

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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
    Casper, WY $51,310

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,140
    Electricians $72,520
    Construction Laborers $43,620
    Carpenters $53,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,600
    Sheet Metal Workers $51,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Cheyenne, WY is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Cheyenne, WY is 8.9% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,060 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.