Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,850 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.02
10th percentile $53,800
90th percentile $102,110
Employed locally 210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,800
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $72,850
    75th
    $95,540
    90th
    $102,110

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Connecticut is $35.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Connecticut is 24.1% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,800 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.