Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in North Dakota

Ranked #18 of 51 · ND

3.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,640 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $62,150
Employment 4,890

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $49,840P25 $58,180 Median $62,150P75 $76,430P90 $100,570

About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in North Dakota earn between $49,840 and $100,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Dakota
$68,640
U.S. average
$66,290

The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in North Dakota is $68,640, about 3.5% above the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,320 $72,690 2,270
Minot, ND $62,990 $67,900 290
Bismarck, ND $62,150 $66,120 580
Fargo, ND-MN $61,690 $64,150 960
Grand Forks, ND-MN $61,520 $66,150 370
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,230 $64,870 500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in North Dakota is $62,150 per year (mean $68,640), and about 80% earn between $49,840 and $100,570.

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

Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,640 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

North Dakota ranks #18 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $68,640 is about 3.5% above the U.S. average of $66,290.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($65,320), Minot, ND ($62,990), Bismarck, ND ($62,150), by median annual wage.

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