Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $62,410 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $96,480
Employed locally 680
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $52,110
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $77,580
    90th
    $96,480

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Columbus, OH $75,000
    Cleveland, OH $66,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,140
    Ohio $62,410
    Akron, OH $61,560
    Toledo, OH $61,440

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Construction Laborers $49,320
    Carpenters $53,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Dayton, OH is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Dayton, OH is 6.3% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,110.