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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $91,590 +56% vs national
Median hourly $44.03
10th percentile $59,730
90th percentile $132,560
Employed locally 530
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,730
    25th
    $65,850
    50th (median)
    $91,590
    75th
    $118,560
    90th
    $132,560

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 8% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,600
    Carpenters $80,560
    Roofers $61,610
    Electricians $79,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Vallejo, CA is $44.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Vallejo, CA is 56% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,730 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,850.