Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,140 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 490
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $50,800
    50th (median)
    $60,140
    75th
    $69,380
    90th
    $79,750

    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 East North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,780
    Carpenters $57,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,030
    Electricians $60,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in East North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in East North Dakota is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.93 or more per hour.

    Is East North Dakota above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in East North Dakota is 2.4% 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 East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,800.