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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho
Ranked #25 of 51 · ID
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Idaho earn between $47,230 and $79,650. 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 Idaho is $63,920, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $64,540 | $68,290 | 450 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $63,910 | $69,490 | 470 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $63,310 | $64,500 | 470 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $63,200 | $63,010 | 680 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $61,290 | $63,660 | 100 |
| Boise City, ID | $60,930 | $62,790 | 1,730 |
| Pocatello, ID | $59,250 | $58,330 | 190 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $52,080 | $57,150 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Idaho?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Idaho is $61,680 per year (mean $63,920), and about 80% earn between $47,230 and $79,650.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Idaho?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,920 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Idaho a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Idaho ranks #25 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $63,920 is about 3.6% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Idaho pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Idaho for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Coeur d'Alene, ID ($64,540), Idaho Falls, ID ($63,910), Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area ($63,310), by median annual wage.
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