Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators *
U S |
$21.77 | $25.55 | $33.94 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$28.94 | $37.19 | $42.97 |
Central Minnesota |
$28.65 | $34.25 | $41.97 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$27.28 | $31.95 | $38.23 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.66 | $29.65 | $37.72 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$27.81 | $33.01 | $39.62 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$25.05 | $31.43 | $39.42 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$33.59 | $41.64 | $44.32 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 7,520 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators most often work?
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- Construction of Buildings
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 10,098 new Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 408,500 | 430,700 | 22,200 | 5.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9,065 | 9,481 | 416 | 4.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,692 | 1,736 | 44 | 2.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 908 | 932 | 24 | 2.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 969 | 1,030 | 61 | 6.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 607 | 649 | 42 | 6.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 784 | 834 | 50 | 6.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,278 | 4,485 | 207 | 4.8% |
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