SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bridgeport, CT is $82,250 per year, well above the national median of $59,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bridgeport, CT is $82,250 per year, well above the national median of $59,850. The gap of 37.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $72,390 and $105,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,770 and the ninetieth at $110,990.
Employment stands at 600, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New Haven records the highest median at $79,840. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,770 | +3.2% |
| 25th | $72,390 | +21.0% |
| Median (50th) | $82,250 | +37.4% |
| 75th | $105,240 | +75.8% |
| 90th | $110,990 | +85.4% |
| Mean | $88,050 | +47.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $82,250 buys what $79,392 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,392US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,250 a year, 37.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,770 to $110,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $79,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $82,250, or $39.54 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 Bridgeport, CT is 37.4% 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 Bridgeport, CT earns more than $110,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,770 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 New Haven, at $79,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Bridgeport, CT. 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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