Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $59,800 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $86,620
Employed locally 300
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $70,890
    90th
    $86,620

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680
    Manhattan, KS $49,740

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,880
    Carpenters $58,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,390
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Manchester, NH is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Manchester, NH is 1.9% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.