Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #42 of 51 · WV
17.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,480 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,300
Employment 7,830
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,500P25 $42,630 Median $51,300P75 $61,690P90 $76,970
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in West Virginia earn between $36,500 and $76,970. 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 West Virginia is $54,480, about 17.8% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $59,700 | $55,280 | 480 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $58,250 | $61,920 | 500 |
| Charleston, WV | $57,640 | $56,170 | 940 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $57,320 | $60,800 | 1,040 |
| Morgantown, WV | $52,970 | $54,270 | 530 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $51,290 | $59,700 | 310 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $50,930 | $51,970 | 1,490 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,450 | $52,690 | 2,100 |
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