SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA comes to $73,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 22.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA comes to $73,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,850 by 22.1%. Pay ranges from under $49,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,460 to $98,990.
Employment stands at 670, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Worcester records the highest median at $77,050. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 165th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,080 | −18.0% |
| 25th | $56,460 | −5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $73,070 | +22.1% |
| 75th | $98,990 | +65.4% |
| 90th | $122,810 | +105.2% |
| Mean | $79,510 | +32.8% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | $77,050 | 1,230 | |
| 2 | Boston | $76,940 | 6,370 | |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $72,920 | 400 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $66,830 | 180 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $64,460 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $73,070 buys what $69,064 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,064US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,070 a year, 22.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,080 to $122,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 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 Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $73,070, or $35.13 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 Springfield, MA is 22.1% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $122,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,080 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 670 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, 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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