Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $61,310 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $79,490
Employed locally 100
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $50,800
    50th (median)
    $61,310
    75th
    $74,310
    90th
    $79,490

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,960
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,420
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,800
    Jackson, MI $58,310
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $56,250

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,630
    Carpenters $53,430
    Electricians $57,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,280
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Lawrence, KS is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Lawrence, KS is 4.4% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,800.