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How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Lancaster?

$61,340a year

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.

Hourly
$29.49
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
164 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,120Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $94,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,120$22.17
25th$50,790$24.42
Median$61,340$29.49
75th$73,880$35.52
90th$94,390$45.38

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.

Philadelphia, PA$66,810
Allentown, PA$63,050
Pittsburgh, PA$62,320
Reading, PA$62,290
York, PA$61,870
State College, PA$60,540
Scranton, PA$59,330
Chambersburg, PA$58,800
Harrisburg, PA$58,420
Erie, PA$58,030
Lebanon, PA$55,750
Gettysburg, PA$52,960
Johnstown, PA$51,830
Williamsport, PA$50,890
Altoona, PA$50,790
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,300
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,950
Construction and Building Inspector$74,950
Tile and Stone Setter$66,130
Electrician$63,490
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,430
Plumber$61,950
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$60,510
Sheet Metal Worker$59,880
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,800
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Lancaster?

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).

Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Lancaster than the national average?

Yes: $61,340 against $59,850 nationally, 2% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $60,530, so Lancaster pays 1% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?

164 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Lancaster?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,390 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.