Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary
in Bismarck, ND
- Middle 50%
- $53,400–$73,110
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #138 of 433
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in the Bismarck, ND metro earn a median of $62,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 580 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $59,850 and in line with the ND statewide median of $62,150. It ranks #138 of 433 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE580 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in other ND metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $65,320 |
| Minot, ND | $62,990 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $61,690 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $61,520 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,230 |
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Questions
What is the average Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bismarck?
The BLS median is $62,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 580 jobs pay between $53,400 and $73,110. The 10th percentile is $48,030 and the 90th is $87,290.
Is Bismarck a high-paying metro for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $59,850 and in line with the ND statewide median of $62,150. It ranks #138 of 433 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make an hour in Bismarck?
About $29.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,150 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.67–$35.15 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.