Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Role Overview
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Excludes “Extraction Workers” (47-5000) and “Crane and Tower Operators” (53-7021).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 |
| Illinois | $96,980 |
| California | $89,120 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 |
| New York | $80,260 |
| Washington | $79,190 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 |
| Alaska | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| Nevada | $72,780 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 |
| Indiana | $72,370 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 |
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Median Annual Salary
$58,710
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.6%
Avg. annual openings
41.9k
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