Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Colorado
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Colorado earn an average of $64,550 a year. That is $1,740 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Boulder, CO at $70,760.
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Average pay by state
Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Colorado | $64,550 | $31.04 |
| Wyoming | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| Utah | $60,840 | $29.25 |
| Nebraska | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| Kansas | $57,540 | $27.67 |
| New Mexico | $54,810 | $26.35 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Construction Laborers$49,830
- Electricians$66,310
- Carpenters$66,190
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,090
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56,370
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,340
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Colorado?
The average is $64,550 a year, and the median is $62,620. That is $1,740 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$31.04 an hour on average; the median is $30.11.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Boulder, CO ($70,760), followed by Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($67,120). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Grand Junction, CO ($57,320).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.