How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in New Jersey?
$89,660a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in New Jersey. That is $43.11 an hour or $7,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.11
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,760Median: $89,660Highest 10%: $133,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,760 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $89,660 | $43.11 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.74 | |
| 90th | $133,300 | $64.10 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $95,050 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,740 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $76,240 |
| Trenton, NJ | $69,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 1. Hawaii | $115,900 |
| 2. Illinois | $97,740 |
| 3. New Jersey | $89,660 |
| 4. California | $87,160 |
| 5. Washington | $81,700 |
| 6. New York | $80,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $43.11 ($89,660 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $89,660 against $59,850 nationally, 50% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $95,050 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.