Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$50,010
National Median
$58,710
Employment
7,940
Entry Level (10th)
$35,740
Top Earners (90th)
$80,840
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $8,700 less than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 11.316 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 3.72).
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 |
| 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 |