Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $50,960 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $66,670
Employed locally 400
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $66,670

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,400
    Electricians $57,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,680
    Carpenters $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeast Nebraska is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.48 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 13.2% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.