Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,100 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $48,510
90th percentile $72,340
Employed locally 410
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,510
    25th
    $50,500
    50th (median)
    $55,100
    75th
    $60,290
    90th
    $72,340

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,660
    Construction Laborers $46,330
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,700
    Electricians $59,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,910
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southern Vermont is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southern Vermont is 6.1% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,510 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,500.