Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Nevada
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Nevada
$72,780
National Median
$58,710
Employment
5,760
Entry Level (10th)
$50,090
Top Earners (90th)
$114,790
How Nevada Compares
Nevada pays $14,070 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 3.763 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Nevada (location quotient: 1.24).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $96,980 | 11,690 |
| California | $89,120 | 36,040 |
| 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 |
| 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 |