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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho

Also called: Operating Engineers

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median of $61,680 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$61,680
vs. U.S. median
+3% ($59,850)
Rank among states
23 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,270

Pay range in Idaho

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,230; the top 10% earn over $79,650. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.

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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Idaho

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

The median is $61,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,230 and the top 10% earn over $79,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Idaho a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?

On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses