Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,540 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $48,380
90th percentile $78,160
Employed locally 1,210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,380
    25th
    $51,980
    50th (median)
    $61,540
    75th
    $68,340
    90th
    $78,160

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,930
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Colorado is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 4.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,380 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,980.