How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Utah?
$60,740a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Utah. That is $29.20 an hour or $5,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,420Median: $60,740Highest 10%: $75,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 25th | $51,800 | $24.90 | |
| Median | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 75th | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 90th | $75,880 | $36.48 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $61,750 |
| Ogden, UT | $60,250 |
| Provo, UT | $59,880 |
| St. George, UT | $57,900 |
| Logan, UT | $56,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 23. Idaho | $61,680 |
| 24. Montana | $61,580 |
| 25. Maryland | $61,410 |
| 26. Utah | $60,740 |
| 27. Arizona | $60,620 |
| 28. Missouri | $60,540 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $60,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $29.20 ($60,740 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $60,740 against $59,850 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Utah rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Utah ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $61,750 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.