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

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

Median annual salary $67,290 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.35
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $125,200
Employed locally 940
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $52,910
    50th (median)
    $67,290
    75th
    $104,880
    90th
    $125,200

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 10% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Binghamton, NY $73,740
    Kingston, NY $71,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $70,550

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420

    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, NY is $32.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.20 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, NY is 14.6% 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 $47,390 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,910.