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Operating engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Operating Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$37.63
Average $37.63
Low $26.18
High $54.08

The average salary for a operating engineer is $37.63 per hour in the United States. 435 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Operating Engineer job openings in United States

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Operating Engineer
Texas Children's Hospital4.1out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Operating Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$243,325per year
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TORC Robotics
 
$176,900per year
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PeopleReady
 
$166,130per year
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Arlington County
 
$164,476per year
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Syntel
 
$152,500per year
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BV Teck
 
$150,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Operating Engineers near United States

  1. White Plains, NY
    $59.47 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $51.43 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $44.30 per hour
  4. Seattle, WA
    $44.25 per hour
  5. Saint Paul, MN
    $41.36 per hour

Where can an Operating Engineer earn more?

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