Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $50,920 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $42,870
90th percentile $74,000
Employed locally 180
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,870
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $61,100
    90th
    $74,000

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Midland, MI $67,780
    Idaho Falls, ID $63,380

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,140
    Electricians $50,940
    Carpenters $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,890
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Twin Falls, ID is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Twin Falls, ID is 13.3% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,870 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.