Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,570 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $82,230
Employed locally 630
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $48,330
    50th (median)
    $58,570
    75th
    $64,520
    90th
    $82,230

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,080
    Carpenters$47,580
    Electricians$63,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southeast Iowa is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 0.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,330.