Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $57,330 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.56
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 500
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $57,330
    75th
    $61,850
    90th
    $76,460

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Electricians$60,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,670
    Carpenters$47,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Iowa is $27.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa 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 Iowa is 2.4% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.