Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $79,590 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.27
10th percentile $64,660
90th percentile $125,420
Employed locally 280
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,660
    25th
    $68,480
    50th (median)
    $79,590
    75th
    $122,620
    90th
    $125,420

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 16% 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Washington $79,190
    Chico, CA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $82,280
    Construction Laborers $64,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,390
    Electricians $80,600
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $72,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Kahului, HI is $38.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Kahului, HI is 35.6% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,660 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,480.