Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one or more types of power construction equipment.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $37.19 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Average
Growth rate: 5.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Back Hoe Operator Heavy Equipment Operator Loader Operator See more job title examples |
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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 7520 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.
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