Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $58,570 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $72,410
Employed locally 210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $58,570
    75th
    $65,430
    90th
    $72,410

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 94% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 6% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550
    Chico, CA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Connecticut $76,690

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,800
    Electricians $59,700
    Carpenters $57,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,890
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pueblo, CO is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Pueblo, CO is 0.2% below 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.