Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $49,440 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $64,810
Employed locally 100
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $49,440
    75th
    $60,650
    90th
    $64,810

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $78,770
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,080

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Roofers $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Santa Fe, NM is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 15.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.