Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$89,660

per year

Hourly Rate

$43.11

per hour

Employment

5,980

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+49.8%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, New Jersey pays 49.8% MORE for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$82,408

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$50,760

25th

$64,100

Median

$89,660

75th

$126,330

90th

$133,330

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