Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in West Virginia
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in West Virginia earn an average of $54,480 a year. That is $11,810 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $64,850.
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Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| West Virginia | $54,480 | $26.19 |
| Ohio | $71,830 | $34.54 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,920 | $31.69 |
| Maryland | $61,650 | $29.64 |
| Kentucky | $59,320 | $28.52 |
| Virginia | $58,400 | $28.08 |
Related jobs in West Virginia
- Construction Laborers$45,550
- Electricians$67,840
- Carpenters$50,540
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,780
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,770
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50,610
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in West Virginia?
The average is $54,480 a year, and the median is $51,300. That is $11,810 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$26.19 an hour on average; the median is $24.66.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($64,850), followed by Wheeling, WV-OH ($61,920). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Parkersburg-Vienna, WV ($48,840).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #42 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.