Highest-Paying States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Hawaii$115,860
- 2Illinois$97,740
- 3New Jersey$89,660
- 4California$87,160
- 5Washington$81,700
- 6New York$80,980
- 7Indiana$79,580
- 8Minnesota$79,130
- 9Connecticut$78,750
- 10Alaska$77,810
- 11Massachusetts$76,820
- 12Wisconsin$75,280
- 13District of Columbia$74,610
- 14Oregon$73,430
- 15Nevada$71,410