SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · 6 metro areas compared
At $61,130, median pay for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pueblo, CO tracks the national median of $59,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,130, median pay for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pueblo, CO tracks the national median of $59,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,170 to $74,820.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $71,060. Of the 259 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 113th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,380 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $54,170 | −9.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,130 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $74,820 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $74,820 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $62,310 | +4.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $71,060 | 190 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $64,650 | 600 | |
| 3 | Denver | $64,080 | 5,150 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $61,660 | 1,030 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $60,690 | 1,550 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $57,700 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pueblo run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $61,130 buys what $59,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,130 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,380 to $74,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $71,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Pueblo, CO?
The median annual wage is $61,130, or $29.39 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 Pueblo, CO is 2.1% 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 Pueblo, CO earns more than $74,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,380 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 Boulder, at $71,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Pueblo, CO. 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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