Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $62,710 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $84,990
Employed locally 410
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $59,220
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $71,520
    90th
    $84,990

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,960
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $77,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,760
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $59,400
    Construction Laborers $48,810
    Electricians $61,230
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $50,490
    Carpenters $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Minot, ND is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Minot, ND is 6.8% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,220.