How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Baltimore?
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.20 an hour or $5,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 75th | $67,600 | $32.50 | |
| 90th | $77,770 | $37.39 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,810 |
| Washington, DC | $61,660 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $60,930 |
| Salisbury, MD | $55,480 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $50,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.20 ($60,740 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $60,740 against $59,850 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $61,410, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
175 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,770 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.