MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2073

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $72,800 +24% above national average (national: $58,710)
$81,880Mean Annual
$35Median Hourly
10,360Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$72,800
$49,990
10th pct.
$124,650
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$49,990$24.04
25th percentile$58,150$27.96
50th percentile (median)$72,800$35.00
75th percentile$106,730$51.31
90th percentile (top earners)$124,650$59.93
Mean (average)$81,880$39.37

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $72,800
Hawaii $105,440 +45%
Illinois $96,980 +33%
California $89,120 +22%
New Jersey $84,170 +16%
New York $80,260 +10%
Washington $79,190 +9%
Minnesota $78,580 +8%
Connecticut $76,690 +5%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $72,840 4,100
Firefighters $73,110 11,910
Roofers $72,360 2,200
Healthcare Social Workers $72,280 7,540
Training and Development Specialists $73,480 11,880
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $71,990 1,250

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Massachusetts is $81,880 per year. The median (middle) salary is $72,800 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $49,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $58,150 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $124,650 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $106,730 per year.

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

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Massachusetts is $72,800, which is +24% 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