Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in North Dakota
$68,640avg. a year
$33.00 an hour · 4,890 employed
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in North Dakota earn an average of $68,640 a year. That is $2,350 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Minot, ND at $67,900.
$62,150Median pay
$33.00Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Dakota metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1290 jobs
Minot, ND
$67,900
$32.64 an hour
2370 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$66,150
$31.80 an hour
3580 jobs
Bismarck, ND
$66,120
$31.79 an hour
4960 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$64,150
$30.84 an hour
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in North Dakota, charted
Pay over time
North Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Dakota operating engineers and other construction equipment operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Dakota highlighted · tap a state
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North Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| North Dakota | $68,640 | $33.00 |
| Minnesota | $79,070 | $38.01 |
| Montana | $63,350 | $30.46 |
| South Dakota | $59,330 | $28.53 |
Related jobs in North Dakota
- Construction Laborers$53,150
- Electricians$70,460
- Carpenters$57,980
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,160
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55,960
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56,800
Average pay, North Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in North Dakota?
The average is $68,640 a year, and the median is $62,150. That is $2,350 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in North Dakota?
$33.00 an hour on average; the median is $29.88.
Where in North Dakota do they earn the most?
Minot, ND ($67,900), followed by Grand Forks, ND-MN ($66,150). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Fargo, ND-MN ($64,150).
How does North Dakota rank?
North Dakota ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2073. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national operating engineers and other construction equipment operators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.