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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $76,050 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.56
10th percentile $53,840
90th percentile $116,470
Employed locally 220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,840
    25th
    $64,310
    50th (median)
    $76,050
    75th
    $103,510
    90th
    $116,470

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 4% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    Electricians $102,160
    Carpenters $60,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,270
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wenatchee, WA is $36.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Wenatchee, WA is 29.5% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,840 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,310.