ME · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2073

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Maine

Median Annual Salary $55,170 -6% below national average (national: $58,710)
$58,020Mean Annual
$27Median Hourly
1,980Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$55,170
$43,130
10th pct.
$75,540
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$43,130$20.74
25th percentile$48,000$23.08
50th percentile (median)$55,170$26.53
75th percentile$61,380$29.51
90th percentile (top earners)$75,540$36.32
Mean (average)$58,020$27.89

How Maine Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Maine
Maine (current) $55,170
Hawaii $105,440 +91%
Illinois $96,980 +76%
California $89,120 +62%
New Jersey $84,170 +53%
New York $80,260 +45%
Washington $79,190 +44%
Minnesota $78,580 +42%
Connecticut $76,690 +39%

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Related Occupations in Maine

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Social Workers, All Other $55,220 560
Interpreters and Translators $54,890 130
Interior Designers $54,720 220
Chefs and Head Cooks $55,860 1,290
Computer User Support Specialists $56,050 2,630
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,270 1,950

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Maine is $58,020 per year. The median (middle) salary is $55,170 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss (10th percentile) in Maine typically earn around $43,130 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $48,000 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maine make approximately $75,540 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $61,380 per year.

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

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Maine is $55,170, which is -6% below 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