How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Washington?
$81,700a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Washington. That is $39.28 an hour or $6,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.28
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,200Median: $81,700Highest 10%: $125,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 25th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| Median | $81,700 | $39.28 | |
| 75th | $114,600 | $55.12 | |
| 90th | $125,500 | $60.33 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Olympia, WA | $103,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $95,750 |
| Bellingham, WA | $91,510 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $89,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $85,390 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,850 |
| Portland, OR | $79,040 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,360 |
| Yakima, WA | $71,810 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $67,750 |
| Longview, WA | $64,150 |
| Lewiston, ID | $61,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 2. Illinois | $97,740 |
| 3. New Jersey | $89,660 |
| 4. California | $87,160 |
| 5. Washington | $81,700 |
| 6. New York | $80,980 |
| 7. Indiana | $79,580 |
| 8. Minnesota | $79,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $39.28 ($81,700 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $81,700 against $59,850 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Washington rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, with a median of $103,100 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.