Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $60,420 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $82,280
Employed locally 380
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $60,420
    75th
    $76,170
    90th
    $82,280

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 22% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Midland, MI $67,780
    Idaho Falls, ID $63,380

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,170
    Carpenters $52,820
    Electricians $61,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,350
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 2.9% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.