Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $77,570 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $54,690
90th percentile $119,500
Employed locally 400
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,690
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $77,570
    75th
    $117,750
    90th
    $119,500

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 108% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 8% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Carpenters $63,030
    Electricians $71,820
    Roofers $61,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Redding, CA is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Redding, CA is 32.1% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,690 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.