How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Connecticut?
$78,750a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Connecticut. That is $37.86 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.86
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,000Median: $78,750Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 25th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.40 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,250 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,840 |
| Waterbury, CT | $78,330 |
| Hartford, CT | $76,740 |
| Norwich, CT | $66,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 6. New York | $80,980 |
| 7. Indiana | $79,580 |
| 8. Minnesota | $79,130 |
| 9. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 10. Alaska | $77,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $76,820 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $75,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.86 ($78,750 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $78,750 against $59,850 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $82,250 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.