Operating engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Operating engineer make in United States of America?

$120,000/ Annual
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The average Operating engineer in United States of America is $120,000 per year or $60.73 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $95,354 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $166,388 per year.

Median$120,000

Low$95,354

High$166,388

Operating engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$140,667

Maryland$134,042

Virginia$131,447

Washington$131,163

Vermont$128,102

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