SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Barnstable Town
Barnstable Town, MA · 5 metro areas compared
In Barnstable Town, MA the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is $72,920 a year, which is 21.8% higher than the national figure of $59,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Barnstable Town, MA the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is $72,920 a year, which is 21.8% higher than the national figure of $59,850. Half of workers earn between $62,390 and $80,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,630 and the ninetieth at $122,280.
The area has 400 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.38 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Worcester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 136th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,630 | −12.1% |
| 25th | $62,390 | +4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $72,920 | +21.8% |
| 75th | $80,100 | +33.8% |
| 90th | $122,280 | +104.3% |
| Mean | $77,000 | +28.7% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | $77,050 | 1,230 | |
| 2 | Boston | $76,940 | 6,370 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $73,070 | 670 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $66,830 | 180 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $64,460 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Barnstable Town run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $72,920 buys what $68,922 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,922US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,920 a year, 21.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,630 to $122,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Worcester, at $77,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Barnstable Town, MA?
The median annual wage is $72,920, or $35.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Barnstable Town, MA is 21.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA earns more than $122,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Worcester, at $77,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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