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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #11 of 51 · MN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Minnesota earn between $55,960 and $101,930. 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 Minnesota is $79,070, about 19.3% above the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,340 | $84,200 | 4,270 |
| Rochester, MN | $79,580 | $80,160 | 290 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $79,530 | $78,110 | 700 |
| Mankato, MN | $78,560 | $75,250 | 150 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $77,040 | $75,070 | 470 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $75,040 | $73,300 | 770 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $73,430 | $75,910 | 250 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $68,930 | $72,260 | 920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Minnesota?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Minnesota is $79,130 per year (mean $79,070), and about 80% earn between $55,960 and $101,930.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Minnesota?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $79,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Minnesota a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Minnesota ranks #11 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $79,070 is about 19.3% above the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Minnesota pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($83,340), Rochester, MN ($79,580), St. Cloud, MN ($79,530), by median annual wage.
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