Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $77,190 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $61,080
90th percentile $104,270
Employed locally 470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,080
    25th
    $65,670
    50th (median)
    $77,190
    75th
    $96,840
    90th
    $104,270

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $77,060
    Connecticut $76,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $72,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $72,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,150
    Electricians $75,720
    Carpenters $68,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,790
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Haven, CT is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in New Haven, CT is 31.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $61,080 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,670.