Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,240 -11% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $39,290
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 340
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,290
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $75,250

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,740
    Carpenters$47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,590
    Electricians$58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Maryland is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Maryland is 11% below 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,290 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.