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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

National Avg Annual Salary

$65,180

National Avg Hourly Wage

$31.34

National Total Employment

469,270

Top Metro Avg Salary

$112,050

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Highest Paying State

Hawaii leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $95,070.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 55,290 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $112,050.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 13,150 jobs.

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Top States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Hawaii HI $95,070 1,740 Open
California CA $93,680 36,040 Open
New York NY $93,440 14,700 Open
New Jersey NJ $92,660 6,450 Open
Illinois IL $90,370 11,690 Open
Washington WA $85,860 9,070 Open
Massachusetts MA $81,880 10,360 Open
Connecticut CT $81,490 2,810 Open
Alaska AK $80,560 3,170 Open
Nevada NV $76,740 5,760 Open

Top Metro Areas for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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