Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #26 of 51 · IA
3.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,770 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $60,330
Employment 5,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,690P25 $53,610 Median $60,330P75 $72,660P90 $87,460
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Iowa earn between $46,690 and $87,460. 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 Iowa is $63,770, about 3.8% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $97,770 | $82,640 | 420 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $64,850 | $68,940 | 570 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,310 | $65,400 | 490 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,610 | $66,340 | 1,260 |
| Ames, IA | $62,400 | $62,770 | 190 |
| Dubuque, IA | $62,250 | $64,840 | 160 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,530 | $63,080 | 210 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $59,140 | $59,840 | 200 |
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