Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn a median salary of $73,132 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.6% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 8,120 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $63,130 to $81,770 depending on location.
$73,132
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$81,770
Highest paying metro
$63,130
Lowest paying metro
8,120
Employed in Minnesota
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $81,770 | $73,990 | $95,380 | 4,060 |
| Mankato, MN | $79,920 | $62,970 | $87,570 | 150 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $78,370 | $63,910 | $82,330 | 590 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,830 | $64,790 | $89,110 | 360 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $72,820 | $60,930 | $81,150 | 760 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $72,500 | $59,840 | $81,960 | 440 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $67,170 | $59,840 | $77,870 | 1,000 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $64,680 | $59,040 | $80,740 | 290 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $63,130 | $56,900 | $76,290 | 470 |