Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $59,210 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 940
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $63,620
    90th
    $70,400

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $78,770
    Connecticut $76,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $72,850
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,500

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,130
    Carpenters $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,940
    Electricians $60,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Ogden, UT is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Ogden, UT is 0.9% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.