SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Norwich
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Norwich, CT comes to $66,850 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Norwich, CT comes to $66,850 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 11.7%. Pay ranges from under $54,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,170 to $78,270.
Employment stands at 210, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $82,250. Of the 342 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,630 | −8.7% |
| 25th | $63,170 | +5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $66,850 | +11.7% |
| 75th | $78,270 | +30.8% |
| 90th | $101,960 | +70.4% |
| Mean | $73,080 | +22.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $82,250 | 600 | |
| 2 | New Haven | $79,840 | 450 | |
| 3 | Waterbury | $78,330 | 300 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $76,740 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Norwich run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $66,850 buys what $64,527 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,527US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,850 a year, 11.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,630 to $101,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 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 Norwich, CT?
The median annual wage is $66,850, or $32.14 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 Norwich, CT is 11.7% 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 Norwich, CT earns more than $101,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,630 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 Bridgeport, at $82,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Norwich, 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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