Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $98,830 +68.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.51
10th percentile $55,890
90th percentile $135,000
Employed locally 640
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,890
    25th
    $72,060
    50th (median)
    $98,830
    75th
    $116,840
    90th
    $135,000

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 4% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220
    Vallejo, CA $91,590

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Santa Rosa, CA is $47.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.36 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 68.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $55,890 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,060.