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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $59,360 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $70,920
Employed locally 970
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $62,430
    90th
    $70,920

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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 Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,820
    Carpenters $49,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,730
    Electricians $58,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Provo, UT is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Provo, UT is 1.1% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.