Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,320 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $66,250
Employed locally 250
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $43,130
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $55,960
    90th
    $66,250

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,200
    Construction Laborers $43,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,920
    Electricians $68,030
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeast Maine is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Maine is 19.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,130.