How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Idaho?
$61,680a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Idaho. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,230Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $79,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 25th | $52,590 | $25.28 | |
| Median | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $79,650 | $38.29 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $64,540 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $63,910 |
| Lewiston, ID | $61,290 |
| Boise City, ID | $60,930 |
| Pocatello, ID | $59,250 |
| Logan, UT | $56,980 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $52,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 20. Colorado | $62,620 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $62,200 |
| 22. North Dakota | $62,150 |
| 23. Idaho | $61,680 |
| 24. Montana | $61,580 |
| 25. Maryland | $61,410 |
| 26. Utah | $60,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $61,680 against $59,850 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Idaho rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Idaho ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $64,540 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.