BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in California earn between $52,760 and $132,210, with a mean of $94,000. The national average for this role is $66,290.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $94,000 |
| National Average | $66,290 |
| Hawaii | $102,020 |
| New Jersey | $93,270 |
| New York | $90,690 |
| Illinois | $90,500 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.