Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Connecticut earn a median salary of $74,038 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +26.1% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 2,730 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $65,540 to $78,920 depending on location.
$74,038
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$78,920
Highest paying metro
$65,540
Lowest paying metro
2,730
Employed in Connecticut
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $78,920 | $66,700 | $100,430 | 560 |
| New Haven, CT | $77,190 | $65,670 | $96,840 | 470 |
| Hartford, CT | $77,060 | $64,270 | $100,170 | 940 |
| Connecticut | $72,850 | $61,630 | $95,540 | 210 |
| Waterbury, CT | $72,670 | $62,320 | $97,210 | 290 |
| Norwich, CT | $65,540 | $61,640 | $83,410 | 260 |