Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,220 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 440
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $54,220
    75th
    $73,700
    90th
    $84,880

    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

    Related occupations in North Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$44,810
    Construction Laborers$46,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,470
    Carpenters$48,300
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in North Missouri is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in North Missouri is 7.6% below 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 North Missouri?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.