Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $49,730 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $72,020
Employed locally 250
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $59,560
    90th
    $72,020

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,960
    Carpenters $47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,120
    Electricians $59,490
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Virginia is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Virginia is 15.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.