Construction Equipment Operators Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Construction Equipment Operators in the United States is around $58910 per year.

How much do Construction Equipment Operators make in the United States?

In the United States, Construction Equipment Operators earn an average hourly wage of $28.32 and a mean annual wage of $58910.

Mean Hourly Wage

$28.32

Mean Annual Wage

$58910

Construction Equipment Operators earnings by experience

For Construction Equipment Operators positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $17.57 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $20.71 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $24.54, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $32.2. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $44.42 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Construction Equipment Operators roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $36550 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $43080 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $51050. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $66970, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $92390 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Construction Equipment Operators

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$17.57

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$36550

Earnings for Junior-level Construction Equipment Operators

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$20.71

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$43080

Earnings for Mid-level Construction Equipment Operators

Median Hourly Wage

$24.54

Median Annual Wage

$51050

Earnings for Senior-level Construction Equipment Operators

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$32.2

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$66970

Earnings for Top-level Construction Equipment Operators

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$44.42

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$92390

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)