Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $63,380 +8% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $95,690
Employed locally 440
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $63,380
    75th
    $90,360
    90th
    $95,690

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 18% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Midland, MI $67,780
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $62,300

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,530
    Carpenters $48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,490
    Electricians $61,210
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,240
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho Falls, ID is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho 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 Idaho Falls, ID is 8% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.