How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Rhode Island?
$63,610a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Rhode Island. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,460Median: $63,610Highest 10%: $98,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| 25th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| Median | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $83,820 | $40.30 | |
| 90th | $98,870 | $47.53 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $69,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 14. Oregon | $73,430 |
| 15. Nevada | $71,410 |
| 16. Ohio | $64,940 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 18. Wyoming | $62,960 |
| 19. Michigan | $62,690 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $30.58 ($63,610 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $63,610 against $59,850 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $69,900 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.