Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Massachusetts
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Massachusetts earn an average of $84,730 a year. That is $18,440 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $85,960.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Massachusetts | $84,730 | $40.74 |
| New York | $90,690 | $43.60 |
| Connecticut | $83,380 | $40.09 |
| Rhode Island | $72,470 | $34.84 |
| New Hampshire | $67,270 | $32.34 |
| Vermont | $60,310 | $29.00 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Construction Laborers$70,830
- Electricians$81,560
- Carpenters$79,680
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,410
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64,080
- Roofers$72,990
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Massachusetts?
The average is $84,730 a year, and the median is $76,820. That is $18,440 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$40.74 an hour on average; the median is $36.93.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($85,960), followed by Worcester, MA ($83,980). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pittsfield, MA ($69,330).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.