How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Minnesota?
$79,130a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Minnesota. That is $38.04 an hour or $6,594 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.04
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,960Median: $79,130Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,960 | $26.90 | |
| 25th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| Median | $79,130 | $38.04 | |
| 75th | $95,740 | $46.03 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.00 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,340 |
| Rochester, MN | $79,580 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $79,530 |
| Mankato, MN | $78,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $71,430 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,690 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,520 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 5. Washington | $81,700 |
| 6. New York | $80,980 |
| 7. Indiana | $79,580 |
| 8. Minnesota | $79,130 |
| 9. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 10. Alaska | $77,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $76,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.04 ($79,130 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $79,130 against $59,850 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $83,340 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.