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How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Richmond?

$55,280a year

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $26.58 an hour or $4,607 a month.

Hourly
$26.58
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
232 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $55,280Highest 10%: $74,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,650$19.54
25th$48,010$23.08
Median$55,280$26.58
75th$61,890$29.75
90th$74,400$35.77

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.

Washington, DC$61,660
Charlottesville, VA$59,790
Kingsport, TN$55,960
Virginia Beach, VA$52,060
Winchester, VA$50,790
Lynchburg, VA$50,100
Blacksburg, VA$50,030
Harrisonburg, VA$49,670
Roanoke, VA$49,010
Staunton, VA$48,750
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Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Carpenter$51,870
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $26.58 ($55,280 a year).

Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $55,280 against $59,850 nationally, 8% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $57,160, so Richmond pays 3% less.

Where does Richmond rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?

232 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,400 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.