Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $47,660 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $66,440
Employed locally 130
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $54,060
    90th
    $66,440

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Vallejo, CA $91,590
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Evansville, IN $76,790
    Nevada $72,780

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,860
    Construction Laborers $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,820
    Electricians $56,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Staunton, VA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Staunton, VA is 18.8% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.