Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $66,010 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.74
10th percentile $56,180
90th percentile $107,600
Employed locally 60
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,180
    25th
    $61,450
    50th (median)
    $66,010
    75th
    $83,630
    90th
    $107,600

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 9% 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
    Hawaii $105,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,610
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,520
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $84,130
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,550

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,530
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,550
    Construction Laborers $47,150
    Electricians $75,250
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Walla Walla, WA is $31.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Walla Walla, WA is 12.4% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,180 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,450.