Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$60,330

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.01

per hour

Employment

5,530

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+0.8%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, Iowa pays 0.8% MORE for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$67,635

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$46,690

25th

$53,610

Median

$60,330

75th

$72,660

90th

$87,460

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