Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $58,860 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.30
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 1,370
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $58,860
    75th
    $64,140
    90th
    $73,730

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    New Jersey $84,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    New York $80,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    Minnesota $78,580

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,780
    Construction Laborers $47,900
    Electricians $61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $28.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 0.3% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.