Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $75,290 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.20
10th percentile $51,950
90th percentile $122,000
Employed locally 190
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,950
    25th
    $59,000
    50th (median)
    $75,290
    75th
    $109,870
    90th
    $122,000

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 20% 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
    Hawaii $105,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $84,130
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Olympia, WA is $36.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Olympia, WA is 28.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,950 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,000.