Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $77,830 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $59,830
90th percentile $92,910
Employed locally 360
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,830
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $77,830
    75th
    $89,110
    90th
    $92,910

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 87% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 13% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,770
    Mankato, MN $79,920
    St. Cloud, MN $78,370
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,820
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,620
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,460

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,330
    Electricians $81,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,400
    Carpenters $64,120
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Rochester, MN is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Rochester, MN is 32.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,830 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.