Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $67,170 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.29
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $88,160
Employed locally 1,000
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $67,170
    75th
    $77,870
    90th
    $88,160

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,350
    Carpenters $61,250
    Electricians $73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $32.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota is 14.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.