Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Ohio
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Ohio earn a median of $64,940 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,920
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,850; the top 10% earn over $98,100. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Ohio
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Ohio?
The median is $64,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,850 and the top 10% earn over $98,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.