Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,060 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.95
10th percentile $47,290
90th percentile $77,740
Employed locally 940
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,290
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $77,740

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,470
    Carpenters $59,850
    Electricians $60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Colorado is $26.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 4.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,290 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.