Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Nebraska earn a median salary of $54,437 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.3% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 3,130 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $50,340 to $58,860 depending on location.
$54,437
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$58,860
Highest paying metro
$50,340
Lowest paying metro
3,130
Employed in Nebraska
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $58,860 | $49,920 | $64,140 | 1,370 |
| Lincoln, NE | $58,350 | $50,010 | $63,740 | 520 |
| Grand Island, NE | $56,120 | $47,890 | $61,670 | 100 |
| South Nebraska | $51,990 | $47,230 | $62,000 | 580 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $50,960 | $47,500 | $62,980 | 400 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $50,340 | $45,110 | $57,060 | 160 |