Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $58,290 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 740
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $58,290
    75th
    $62,840
    90th
    $74,150

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,220
    Rapid City, SD $55,930
    Gadsden, AL $36,490

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,530
    Electricians $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,830
    Construction Laborers $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 0.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.