Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $62,094 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.8% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 5,480 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $54,310 to $84,130 depending on location.
$62,094
Avg median salary in Iowa
$84,130
Highest paying metro
$54,310
Lowest paying metro
5,480
Employed in Iowa
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | $84,130 | $63,120 | $84,130 | 420 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $66,250 | $55,450 | $81,790 | 540 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,560 | $56,940 | $78,480 | 1,250 |
| Ames, IA | $61,540 | $56,650 | $64,490 | 220 |
| Northeast Iowa | $60,940 | $49,580 | $75,180 | 520 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,870 | $54,520 | $66,250 | 480 |
| Dubuque, IA | $59,790 | $51,150 | $73,120 | 160 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,620 | $54,620 | $70,060 | 230 |
| Southeast Iowa | $58,570 | $48,330 | $64,520 | 630 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,220 | $50,940 | $62,400 | 190 |
| Northwest Iowa | $57,330 | $48,390 | $61,850 | 500 |
| Southwest Iowa | $54,310 | $48,850 | $62,140 | 340 |