Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $77,060 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $58,830
90th percentile $105,570
Employed locally 940
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,830
    25th
    $64,270
    50th (median)
    $77,060
    75th
    $100,170
    90th
    $105,570

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    New Haven, CT $77,190
    Connecticut $76,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $72,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $72,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Highway Maintenance Workers $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Hartford, CT is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 31.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,830 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,270.