Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $50,340 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $57,060
    90th
    $64,770

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,920
    Construction Laborers $43,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,350
    Carpenters $47,020
    Electricians $54,450
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Nebraska is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Nebraska is 14.3% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.