Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $59,270 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 12,000 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $50,520 to $65,830 depending on location.
$59,270
Avg median salary in Colorado
$65,830
Highest paying metro
$50,520
Lowest paying metro
12,000
Employed in Colorado
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $65,830 | $59,110 | $77,050 | 220 |
| Denver, CO | $63,290 | $59,530 | $74,600 | 5,400 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,030 | $58,070 | $70,740 | 620 |
| Northwest Colorado | $61,540 | $51,980 | $68,340 | 1,210 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,680 | $51,160 | $67,140 | 1,130 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,100 | $52,090 | $65,510 | 1,320 |
| Pueblo, CO | $58,570 | $50,880 | $65,430 | 210 |
| Southwest Colorado | $56,060 | $49,750 | $64,930 | 940 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $54,080 | $49,830 | $58,940 | 400 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $50,520 | $43,690 | $60,220 | 550 |