How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Massachusetts?
$76,820a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Massachusetts. That is $36.93 an hour or $6,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.93
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,630Median: $76,820Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,630 | $25.30 | |
| 25th | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 75th | $107,600 | $51.71 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.29 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $77,050 |
| Boston, MA | $76,940 |
| Springfield, MA | $73,070 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $72,920 |
| Providence, RI | $69,900 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $66,830 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $64,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 8. Minnesota | $79,130 |
| 9. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 10. Alaska | $77,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $76,820 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $75,280 |
| 13. District of Columbia | $74,610 |
| 14. Oregon | $73,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.93 ($76,820 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $76,820 against $59,850 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $77,050 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.