How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $33.61 an hour or $5,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.61
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $69,900 | $33.61 | |
| 75th | $83,820 | $40.30 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.48 |
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How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $33.61 ($69,900 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $69,900 against $59,850 nationally, 17% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $63,610, so Providence pays 10% more.
Where does Providence rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
95 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.