Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $65,540 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $51,470
90th percentile $99,560
Employed locally 260
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,470
    25th
    $61,640
    50th (median)
    $65,540
    75th
    $83,410
    90th
    $99,560

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 22% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    New Haven, CT $77,190
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $77,060
    Connecticut $76,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $72,850
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $72,670

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,880
    Carpenters $70,260
    Electricians $71,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,060
    Construction Laborers $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Norwich, CT is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Norwich, CT is 11.6% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,470 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,640.