Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $64,170 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $123,250
Employed locally 170
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $94,300
    90th
    $123,250

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Binghamton, NY $73,740
    Kingston, NY $71,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $70,550

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,950
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,980
    Carpenters $54,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080
    Electricians $71,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Glens Falls, NY is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Glens Falls, NY is 9.3% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.