Profession

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

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California

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2020
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median49,770 USD
Average55,280 USD
Middle 50%39,150 USD - 65,640 USD
Decile range32,980 USD - 87,220 USD
Bottom decile32,980 USD
Top decile87,220 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median77,750 USD
Average78,420 USD
Middle 50%58,130 USD - 98,000 USD
Decile range47,520 USD - 109,430 USD
Bottom decile47,520 USD
Top decile109,430 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators