Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Wyoming
$67,010avg. a year
$32.22 an hour · 3,800 employed
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Wyoming earn an average of $67,010 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Cheyenne, WY at $57,210.
$62,960Median pay
$32.22Average hourly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#21Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Wyoming metro areas
Average pay for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
1270 jobs
Cheyenne, WY
$57,210
$27.51 an hour
2280 jobs
Casper, WY
$56,520
$27.17 an hour
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Wyoming, charted
Pay over time
Wyoming, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Wyoming operating engineers and other construction equipment operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Wyoming highlighted · tap a state
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Wyoming vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| Wyoming | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| Colorado | $64,550 | $31.04 |
| Idaho | $63,920 | $30.73 |
| Montana | $63,350 | $30.46 |
| Utah | $60,840 | $29.25 |
| South Dakota | $59,330 | $28.53 |
Related jobs in Wyoming
- Construction Laborers$45,420
- Electricians$74,860
- Carpenters$59,350
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,890
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,620
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59,520
Average pay, Wyoming, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Wyoming?
The average is $67,010 a year, and the median is $62,960. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in Wyoming?
$32.22 an hour on average; the median is $30.27.
Where in Wyoming do they earn the most?
Cheyenne, WY ($57,210), followed by Casper, WY ($56,520). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Casper, WY ($56,520).
How does Wyoming rank?
Wyoming ranks #21 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.