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

$73,070a year

Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $35.13 an hour or $6,089 a month.

Hourly
$35.13
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
84 of 392
Jobs in the area
670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,080Median: $73,070Highest 10%: $122,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,080$23.60
25th$56,460$27.14
Median$73,070$35.13
75th$98,990$47.59
90th$122,800$59.04

Other cities in Massachusetts

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

Worcester, MA$77,050
Boston, MA$76,940
Barnstable Town, MA$72,920
Providence, RI$69,900
Amherst Town, MA$66,830
Pittsfield, MA$64,460
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Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Plumber$92,080
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$83,570
Glazier$83,420
Electrician$77,420
Sheet Metal Worker$76,580
Roofer$76,300
Carpenter$75,520
Construction and Building Inspector$75,050
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$63,560
Construction Laborer$62,660
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $35.13 ($73,070 a year).

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

Yes: $73,070 against $59,850 nationally, 22% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $76,820, so Springfield pays 5% less.

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

84 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.