Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $55,560 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $89,900
Employed locally 810
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $75,540
    90th
    $89,900

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,320
    Electricians $63,090
    Carpenters $57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eastern Ohio is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Ohio is 5.4% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.