Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $64,380 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $118,440
Employed locally 2,850
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $88,270
    90th
    $118,440

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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
    Reno, NV $78,480
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,430
    Carson City, NV $63,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,290
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,960
    Jacksonville, NC $48,440

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,470
    Construction Laborers $47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,980
    Electricians $64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,640
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Las Vegas, NV is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 9.7% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.