Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $78,670 +34% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $52,140
90th percentile $125,750
Employed locally 770
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,140
    25th
    $63,440
    50th (median)
    $78,670
    75th
    $119,660
    90th
    $125,750

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,220

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $63,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,240
    Electricians $74,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Stockton, CA is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Stockton, CA is 34% above 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,140 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,440.