Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $60,680 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 1,130
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $51,160
    50th (median)
    $60,680
    75th
    $67,140
    90th
    $75,790

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550
    Chico, CA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Connecticut $76,690

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,300
    Carpenters $53,970
    Electricians $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,160.