Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$84,170
National Median
$58,710
Employment
6,450
Entry Level (10th)
$54,900
Top Earners (90th)
$130,110
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $25,460 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 1.517 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.5).
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 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 |