Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,310 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $74,800
Employed locally 1,340
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $74,800

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Electricians $67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $65,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 16% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.