How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Iowa?
$60,330a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Iowa. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $60,330Highest 10%: $87,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| Median | $60,330 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 90th | $87,460 | $42.05 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $97,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,850 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,310 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,610 |
| Ames, IA | $62,400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $62,250 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,530 |
| Omaha, NE | $60,020 |
| Sioux City, IA | $59,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 27. Arizona | $60,620 |
| 28. Missouri | $60,540 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $60,530 |
| 30. Iowa | $60,330 |
| 31. South Dakota | $59,500 |
| 32. Vermont | $58,870 |
| 33. Nebraska | $58,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.00 ($60,330 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $60,330 against $59,850 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Iowa rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Iowa ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $97,770 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.