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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Missouri
Ranked #19 of 51 · MO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Missouri earn between $43,290 and $94,130. 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 Missouri is $67,960, about 2.5% above the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $82,270 | $77,930 | 4,190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $71,140 | $69,390 | 410 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $64,060 | $70,930 | 4,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $62,820 | $67,710 | 390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $61,480 | $64,600 | 130 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $57,560 | $62,760 | 370 |
| Columbia, MO | $56,770 | $65,630 | 310 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $54,420 | $60,560 | 840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Missouri?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Missouri is $60,540 per year (mean $67,960), and about 80% earn between $43,290 and $94,130.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Missouri?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Missouri a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Missouri ranks #19 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $67,960 is about 2.5% above the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Missouri pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Missouri for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are St. Louis, MO-IL ($82,270), Jefferson City, MO ($71,140), Kansas City, MO-KS ($64,060), by median annual wage.
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