Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Ames, IA
Median Salary
$62,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.00
per hour
Employment
190
in Ames, IA
vs. National Avg
+4.3%
National: $59,850
📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, Ames, IA pays 4.3% MORE for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.
Salary Distribution in Ames, IA
10th
$48,490
25th
$55,690
Median
$62,400
75th
$66,050
90th
$80,640
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).