Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Utah

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Utah was $60,740 +1.5% vs national

Utah vs United States

UtahUnited States
Median annual$60,740$59,850
Median hourly$29.20$28.78
Employment7,880478,090
Location quotient1.481.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Utah) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What this means

The mean wage of $60,840 sits 0.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Utah?

The median annual wage in Utah is $60,740 ($29.20 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Utah compare to the national average for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?

The Utah median of $60,740 is 1.5% higher than the U.S. median of $59,850.

How many operating engineers and other construction equipment operators work in Utah?

Approximately 7,880 are employed in Utah, per BLS OES.