Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Nevada
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Nevada earn a median of $71,410 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,410
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,050; the top 10% earn over $111,210. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Nevada
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Nevada?
The median is $71,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,050 and the top 10% earn over $111,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.