Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Massachusetts earn a median of $76,820 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,680
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,630; the top 10% earn over $125,400. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Massachusetts
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $76,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,630 and the top 10% earn over $125,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+28% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.