How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in New York?
$80,980a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in New York. That is $38.93 an hour or $6,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.93
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,190Median: $80,980Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| Median | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 75th | $112,900 | $54.29 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.67 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $95,050 |
| Albany, NY | $82,540 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,650 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,240 |
| Kingston, NY | $70,370 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,760 |
| Rochester, NY | $65,720 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,810 |
| Watertown, NY | $62,340 |
| Utica, NY | $62,270 |
| Binghamton, NY | $61,000 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $60,030 |
| Ithaca, NY | $54,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 3. New Jersey | $89,660 |
| 4. California | $87,160 |
| 5. Washington | $81,700 |
| 6. New York | $80,980 |
| 7. Indiana | $79,580 |
| 8. Minnesota | $79,130 |
| 9. Connecticut | $78,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.93 ($80,980 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,980 against $59,850 nationally, 35% more.
Where does New York rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.