Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median of $62,620 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,700
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,480; the top 10% earn over $78,870. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Colorado
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Colorado?
The median is $62,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,480 and the top 10% earn over $78,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.