Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,360 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $64,400
Employed locally 2,470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $64,400

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,620
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57,390
    Electricians$56,890
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$47,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 17.6% below 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.