How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Colorado?
$62,620a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Colorado. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,480Median: $62,620Highest 10%: $78,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| 25th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| Median | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $73,670 | $35.42 | |
| 90th | $78,870 | $37.92 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $71,060 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $64,650 |
| Denver, CO | $64,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,660 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,130 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,690 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $57,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 17. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 18. Wyoming | $62,960 |
| 19. Michigan | $62,690 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,620 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $62,200 |
| 22. North Dakota | $62,150 |
| 23. Idaho | $61,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.11 ($62,620 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $62,620 against $59,850 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $71,060 a year.
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.