Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $49,390 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $73,100
Employed locally 200
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $59,320
    90th
    $73,100

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $46,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,240
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,090
    Electricians $50,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeast Virginia is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 15.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.