Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $78,480 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $51,880
90th percentile $120,660
Employed locally 1,270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,880
    25th
    $64,080
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $120,660

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 7% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,430
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,380
    Carson City, NV $63,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,290
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,960
    Jacksonville, NC $48,440

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Reno, NV is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Reno, NV is 33.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,880 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,080.