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 States2024
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median58,710 USD
Average65,180 USD
Middle 50%47,780 USD - 75,750 USD
Decile range40,080 USD - 100,690 USD
Bottom decile40,080 USD
Top decile100,690 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median89,120 USD
Average93,680 USD
Middle 50%65,840 USD - 122,570 USD
Decile range54,730 USD - 131,200 USD
Bottom decile54,730 USD
Top decile131,200 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators