Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New York earn a median of $80,980 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,490
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,190; the top 10% earn over $144,920. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
States ranked near New York
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in New York
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in New York?
The median is $80,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,190 and the top 10% earn over $144,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+35% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.