Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $64,680 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $93,870
Employed locally 290
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $80,740
    90th
    $93,870

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,320
    Carpenters$60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,900
    Electricians$78,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeast Minnesota is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.51 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 10.2% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.