Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$89,120
National Median
$58,710
Employment
36,040
Entry Level (10th)
$54,730
Top Earners (90th)
$131,200
How California Compares
California pays $30,410 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 1.996 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.66).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $96,980 | 11,690 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 | 6,450 |
| New York | $80,260 | 14,700 |
| Washington | $79,190 | 9,070 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 | 8,290 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 | 850 |
| Alaska | $75,000 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 10,360 |
| Nevada | $72,780 | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 | 8,320 |
| Indiana | $72,370 | 11,230 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 | 560 |
| Oregon | $68,210 | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $63,560 | 3,880 |
| New Hampshire | $62,770 | 1,530 |
| North Dakota | $62,760 | 4,690 |
| Michigan | $62,550 | 9,420 |
| Ohio | $62,410 | 16,510 |