ID · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2073

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho

Median Annual Salary $59,140 +1% above national average (national: $58,710)
$61,120Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
4,090Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,140
$46,040
10th pct.
$78,970
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$46,040$22.14
25th percentile$50,270$24.17
50th percentile (median)$59,140$28.43
75th percentile$68,390$32.88
90th percentile (top earners)$78,970$37.97
Mean (average)$61,120$29.39

How Idaho Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Idaho
Idaho (current) $59,140
Hawaii $105,440 +78%
Illinois $96,980 +64%
California $89,120 +51%
New Jersey $84,170 +42%
New York $80,260 +36%
Washington $79,190 +34%
Minnesota $78,580 +33%
Connecticut $76,690 +30%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Idaho?

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Idaho is $61,120 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,140 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho?

Entry-level operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss (10th percentile) in Idaho typically earn around $46,040 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,270 per year.

What is the highest Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Idaho?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Idaho make approximately $78,970 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $68,390 per year.

How does the Idaho Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Idaho is $59,140, which is +1% above national average of $58,710.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes