Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Washington earn a median salary of $72,089 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.8% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 14,040 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $60,840 to $85,520 depending on location.
$72,089
Avg median salary in Washington
$85,520
Highest paying metro
$60,840
Lowest paying metro
14,040
Employed in Washington
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
inOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $85,520 | $74,610 | $117,720 | 4,470 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $80,550 | $70,500 | $117,180 | 180 |
| Bellingham, WA | $79,190 | $64,630 | $109,500 | 290 |
| Kennewick, WA | $77,810 | $70,530 | $92,360 | 440 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $76,050 | $64,310 | $103,510 | 220 |
| Olympia, WA | $75,290 | $59,000 | $109,870 | 190 |
| Bremerton, WA | $74,400 | $61,270 | $94,630 | 140 |
| Western Washington | $72,740 | $58,210 | $96,210 | 630 |
| Spokane, WA | $71,690 | $61,050 | $80,890 | 620 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $66,010 | $61,450 | $83,630 | 60 |
| Yakima, WA | $64,900 | $56,400 | $83,980 | 160 |
| Longview, WA | $62,510 | $51,280 | $76,980 | 240 |
| Eastern Washington | $61,740 | $54,620 | $75,350 | 620 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,840 | $51,070 | $73,110 | 5,780 |