Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Maryland

Ranked #28 of 51 · MD

7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,650 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,410
Employment 6,610

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $46,760P25 $49,430 Median $61,410P75 $70,860P90 $78,870

About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Maryland earn between $46,760 and $78,870. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maryland
$61,650
U.S. average
$66,290

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Maryland is $61,650, about 7% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maryland

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lexington Park, MD $60,930 $61,640 230
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,740 $61,060 3,350
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $56,370 $57,340 340
Salisbury, MD $55,480 $56,420 70
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,800 $54,150 380

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Maryland?

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Maryland is $61,410 per year (mean $61,650), and about 80% earn between $46,760 and $78,870.

How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Maryland?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,650 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maryland a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?

Maryland ranks #28 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $61,650 is about 7% below the U.S. average of $66,290.

Which metro areas in Maryland pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maryland for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Lexington Park, MD ($60,930), Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($60,740), Maryland nonmetropolitan area ($56,370), by median annual wage.

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