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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
Ranked #24 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Colorado earn between $49,480 and $78,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Colorado is $64,550, about 2.6% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $71,060 | $70,760 | 190 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $64,650 | $65,940 | 600 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,080 | $67,120 | 5,150 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,070 | $65,240 | 1,070 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,660 | $62,850 | 1,030 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,130 | $62,310 | 310 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,690 | $60,600 | 1,550 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $59,890 | $64,000 | 840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Colorado?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Colorado is $62,620 per year (mean $64,550), and about 80% earn between $49,480 and $78,870.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Colorado ranks #24 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $64,550 is about 2.6% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Boulder, CO ($71,060), Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($64,650), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($64,080), by median annual wage.
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