Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $75,500 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $51,700
90th percentile $86,400
Employed locally 2,270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,700
    25th
    $59,970
    50th (median)
    $75,500
    75th
    $82,700
    90th
    $86,400

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,110
    Construction Laborers $45,880
    Electricians $76,190
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,060
    Carpenters $54,230
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eastern Wyoming is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.17 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Wyoming 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 Wyoming is 28.6% 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 Eastern Wyoming?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,700 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,970.