SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
At $79,840 a year, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Haven, CT sits 33.4% above the national figure of $59,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $79,840 a year, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Haven, CT sits 33.4% above the national figure of $59,850. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,470 and $104,060. The lowest tenth earn under $61,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $107,290.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $82,250. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,580 | +2.9% |
| 25th | $68,470 | +14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,840 | +33.4% |
| 75th | $104,060 | +73.9% |
| 90th | $107,290 | +79.3% |
| Mean | $85,070 | +42.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $82,250 | 600 | |
| 2 | Waterbury | $78,330 | 300 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $76,740 | 990 | |
| 4 | Norwich | $66,850 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $79,840 buys what $77,066 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,840 a year, 33.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,580 to $107,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $82,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $79,840, or $38.38 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 New Haven, CT is 33.4% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $107,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,580 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 Bridgeport, at $82,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, 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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