Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Washington
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Washington
$79,190
National Median
$58,710
Employment
9,070
Entry Level (10th)
$54,580
Top Earners (90th)
$123,080
How Washington Compares
Washington pays $20,480 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 2.561 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Washington (location quotient: 0.84).
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 |
| 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 |