Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,450 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 400
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $48,550
    50th (median)
    $53,450
    75th
    $63,570
    90th
    $75,380

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,880
    Carpenters $58,710
    Electricians $61,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwestern Idaho is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 9% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,550.