Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Rhode Island
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Rhode Island
$76,030
National Median
$58,710
Employment
850
Entry Level (10th)
$55,380
Top Earners (90th)
$97,040
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island pays $17,320 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 1.713 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Rhode Island (location quotient: 0.56).
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 |
| 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 |