Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Minnesota
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Minnesota earn an average of $79,070 a year. That is $12,780 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $84,200.
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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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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Minnesota | $79,070 | $38.01 |
| Wisconsin | $77,770 | $37.39 |
| North Dakota | $68,640 | $33.00 |
| Iowa | $63,770 | $30.66 |
| South Dakota | $59,330 | $28.53 |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Construction Laborers$64,740
- Electricians$80,830
- Carpenters$70,320
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$86,700
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,170
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70,730
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Minnesota?
The average is $79,070 a year, and the median is $79,130. That is $12,780 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$38.01 an hour on average; the median is $38.04.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($84,200), followed by Rochester, MN ($80,160). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($62,140).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #11 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.