Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in California

Median Salary

$87,160

per year

Hourly Rate

$41.90

per hour

Employment

36,020

in California

vs. National Avg

+45.6%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, California pays 45.6% MORE for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$78,735

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$52,760

25th

$65,230

Median

$87,160

75th

$125,560

90th

$132,210

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).