Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho

$26,044 $84,521
10th pct Median: $49,140 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,044
25th Percentile$35,381
50th (Median)$49,140
75th Percentile$67,813
90th (Top Earners)$84,521
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Idaho median salary of $49,140 for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $48,509 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Idaho's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Idaho?
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median annual salary of $49,140 per year ($23.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $54,600.
Is Idaho a good state for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
Idaho pays slightly below the national average for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators. Cost of living in Idaho is near the national average (COL index: 101.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $49,140 salary in Idaho has the purchasing power of approximately $48,509 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Idaho reduce real purchasing power.
How does Idaho compare to neighboring states for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Idaho

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Neurologists $266,040
5 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
7 Psychiatrists $224,818
8 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Idaho

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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