Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $82,450 +40.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.64
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $136,550
Employed locally 210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $60,000
    50th (median)
    $82,450
    75th
    $128,890
    90th
    $136,550

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $78,940
    Construction Laborers $52,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $99,060
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,190
    Electricians $80,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $70,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Napa, CA is $39.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Napa, CA is 40.4% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,000.