Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $59,100 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $48,750
90th percentile $70,600
Employed locally 1,320
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,750
    25th
    $52,090
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $65,510
    90th
    $70,600

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550
    Chico, CA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Connecticut $76,690

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,140
    Construction Laborers $45,920
    Electricians $61,130
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Greeley, CO is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Greeley, CO is 0.7% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,750 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,090.