What is the salary of an Operating Engineer? In the United States, an Operating Engineer earns an average salary of $110,366. The salary range for an Operating Engineer is usually between $84,136 and $119,555 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $120,150. The highest Operating Engineer salary in the United States was $203,192. The average hourly pay for an Operating Engineer is $53.06.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Operating Engineer salary are California, with an average salary of $131,623, followed by Illinois, with an average salary of $112,321, and Washington, with an average salary of $93,430. Employers paying the highest salary for an Operating Engineer job are Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District (CA), California State University (CA) and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (IL).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | $141,101 |
| California State University, CA | $127,977 |
| Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, IL | $113,118 |
| Park Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, IL | $109,970 |
| City of Portland, OR | $106,339 |
| King County, WA | $97,340 |
| University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, MI | $84,136 |
| Port of Vancouver, WA | $76,480 |
| Jackson County, MO | $75,298 |
| City of St. Paul, MN | $57,747 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Operating Room Technician | $71,056 |
| Operating Systems Programmer | $51,708 |
| Operating Systems Analyst | $146,244 |
| Operating Room Nurse | $134,413 |
| Operating Technician | $132,890 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Operating Engineer and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $131,623 | 18 |
| Illinois | $112,321 | 157 |
| Louisiana | $42,602 | 11 |
| Michigan | $76,396 | 11 |
| Minnesota | $56,882 | 17 |
| Missouri | $75,298 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $34,268 | 10 |
| New Jersey | $59,334 | 134 |
| Nevada | $74,905 | 1 |
| New York | $1,152 | 1 |
| Ohio | $28,334 | 9 |
| Oregon | $106,340 | 17 |
| Virginia | $41,348 | 17 |
| Vermont | $55,619 | 2 |
| Washington | $93,430 | 34 |
| Name | State | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
James GarnerCity of Portland, OR | James Garner | OR | City of Portland | View Details |
Karen BrownCity of Portland, OR | Karen Brown | OR | City of Portland | View Details |
Owen Jesse SnellGolden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Owen Jesse Snell | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
Karen BrownCity of Portland, OR | Karen Brown | OR | City of Portland | View Details |
Sean Owyang HCalifornia State University, CA | Sean Owyang H | CA | California State University | View Details |
Douang ViengxayCalifornia State University, CA | Douang Viengxay | CA | California State University | View Details |
Armando PatanaoCalifornia State University, CA | Armando Patanao | CA | California State University | View Details |
Darius Abasta FCalifornia State University, CA | Darius Abasta F | CA | California State University | View Details |
Aldrin Osha CCalifornia State University, CA | Aldrin Osha C | CA | California State University | View Details |
Randy Keith RosenkildGolden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Randy Keith Rosenkild | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
Jeffrey SylvesterGolden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Jeffrey Sylvester | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
Sean Owyang HCalifornia State University, CA | Sean Owyang H | CA | California State University | View Details |
Aaron Kozlowski P.Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Aaron Kozlowski P. | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
Christopher Edward SolceKing County, WA | Christopher Edward Solce | WA | King County | View Details |
Darius Abasta FCalifornia State University, CA | Darius Abasta F | CA | California State University | View Details |
Armando PatanaoCalifornia State University, CA | Armando Patanao | CA | California State University | View Details |
George RamosCalifornia State University, CA | George Ramos | CA | California State University | View Details |
Aldrin Osha CCalifornia State University, CA | Aldrin Osha C | CA | California State University | View Details |
Craig Fong EGolden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Craig Fong E | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
Kevin Ray BeasleyGolden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, CA | Kevin Ray Beasley | CA | Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District | View Details |
