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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #35 of 51 · VA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Virginia earn between $40,870 and $78,250. 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 Virginia is $58,400, about 11.9% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $59,790 | $61,460 | 310 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $56,890 | $62,590 | 790 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $55,610 | $57,450 | 210 |
| Richmond, VA | $55,280 | $56,620 | 2,220 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $54,130 | $59,020 | 270 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $52,060 | $55,080 | 2,150 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $50,790 | $52,470 | 260 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $50,600 | $54,230 | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Virginia?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Virginia is $57,160 per year (mean $58,400), and about 80% earn between $40,870 and $78,250.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Virginia?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Virginia a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Virginia ranks #35 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $58,400 is about 11.9% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Virginia pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Virginia for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Charlottesville, VA ($59,790), Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area ($56,890), Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area ($55,610), by median annual wage.
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