SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — St. George
St. George, UT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in St.
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 St. George, UT is $57,900 per year, close to the national median of $59,850 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,070 to $61,450.
Employment stands at 670, or 7.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,060 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $49,070 | −18.0% |
| Median (50th) | $57,900 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $61,450 | +2.7% |
| 90th | $72,110 | +20.5% |
| Mean | $56,770 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $61,750 | 2,570 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $60,250 | 1,160 | |
| 3 | Provo | $59,880 | 1,440 | |
| 4 | Logan | $56,980 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. George sit close to the national average, so $57,900 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$57,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,544US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,900 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,060 to $72,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $61,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in St. George, UT?
The median annual wage is $57,900, or $27.84 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 St. George, UT is 3.3% lower. 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 St. George, UT earns more than $72,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,060 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 Salt Lake City, at $61,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in St. George, UT. 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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