How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Denver?
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 5,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $76,080 | $36.58 | |
| 90th | $79,900 | $38.41 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| Boulder, CO | $71,060 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $64,650 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,660 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,130 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,690 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $57,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $64,080 against $59,850 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $62,620, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
121 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,900 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.