Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Iowa
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Iowa earn an average of $63,770 a year. That is $2,520 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA at $82,640.
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Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Iowa vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Iowa | $63,770 | $30.66 |
| Illinois | $90,500 | $43.51 |
| Minnesota | $79,070 | $38.01 |
| Wisconsin | $77,770 | $37.39 |
| Missouri | $67,960 | $32.67 |
| South Dakota | $59,330 | $28.53 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Construction Laborers$51,580
- Electricians$63,190
- Carpenters$57,640
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70,030
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57,830
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52,070
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Iowa?
The average is $63,770 a year, and the median is $60,330. That is $2,520 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$30.66 an hour on average; the median is $29.01.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA ($82,640), followed by Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($68,940). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($59,840).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #26 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.