Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,410.00 | $56,160.00 | $72,970.00 |
| Virginia | $37,880.00 | $48,890.00 | $58,980.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $45,170.00 | $58,410.00 | $67,720.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $39,840.00 | $49,310.00 | $59,240.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $40,040.00 | $48,510.00 | $56,960.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $31,960.00 | $42,880.00 | $51,740.00 |
| Crater Area | $36,550.00 | $46,680.00 | $54,390.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $38,430.00 | $47,190.00 | $54,010.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $34,410.00 | $45,440.00 | $51,010.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $45,560.00 | $57,450.00 | $65,560.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $38,360.00 | $48,880.00 | $57,510.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $38,250.00 | $47,850.00 | $54,320.00 |
| South Central | $32,410.00 | $46,240.00 | $53,110.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $38,510.00 | $51,200.00 | $67,530.00 |
| West Piedmont | $38,410.00 | $46,420.00 | $52,960.00 |
| Western Virginia | $36,600.00 | $45,040.00 | $53,130.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
