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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Rhode Island

Also called: Operating Engineers

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Rhode Island earn a median of $63,610 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$63,610
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($59,850)
Rank among states
17 of 51
Jobs in the state
970

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,460; the top 10% earn over $98,870. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.

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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Rhode Island

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

The median is $63,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,460 and the top 10% earn over $98,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+6% 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