Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $53,300 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $43,130
90th percentile $74,080
Employed locally 430
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,130
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $53,300
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $74,080

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,620
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Maine is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Maine is 9.2% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,130 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.