What are the main factors that influence an Operating Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Operating Engineer's salary?

An Operating Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Industrial Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,510, an Industrial Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,006, an Operating Engineer (4-7 years)earns $114,785, an Industrial Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,337, an Industrial Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,201,

What are the highest paying states for an Operating Engineer?

Operating Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,088, California $123,617, Massachusetts $121,970. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operating Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Operating Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Operating Partner: $127,943; Operating Advisor: $104,744; Assistant Operating Engineer: $94,635; Operating Engineer Apprentice: $93,792; Chief Operating Engineer: $84,135.

Operating Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Operating Engineer in Delaware is $113,755 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Operating Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,320
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,309 to $123,996
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,799

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Operating Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,996	$10,333	$2,385	$60
Average	$113,755	$9,480	$2,188	$55
25th Percentile	$103,309	$8,609	$1,987	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Engineer Salaries

An Operating Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operating Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,510
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,006
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,785
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,337
Expert (over 8 years): $151,201

Levels	Salary
Industria... Level Operating Engineer	$79,510
Industria... Level Operating Engineer	$98,006
Operating... Level Operating Engineer	$114,785
Industria... Level Operating Engineer	$128,337
Industria... Level Operating Engineer	$151,201

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How Do Operating Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operating Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,088.
California: $123,617.
Massachusetts: $121,970.

District of Columbia $124,088 California $123,617 Massachusetts $121,970 Washington $121,521 New Jersey $121,477 Alaska $121,320 Connecticut $119,773 New York $119,145

Hawaii $117,139 Rhode Island $116,198 Maryland $115,559 Minnesota $114,685 Colorado $114,349 Illinois $114,237 Oregon $113,811 Delaware $113,497

New Hampshire $113,300 Virginia $112,858 Pennsylvania $111,569 Nevada $110,919 North Dakota $110,706 Michigan $110,370 Wisconsin $110,247 Vermont $110,000

Texas $109,317 Maine $109,272 Arizona $109,204 Ohio $109,126 Georgia $108,095 Indiana $107,579 Wyoming $107,479 Utah $107,322

Iowa $107,254 Kansas $106,716 Louisiana $106,560 North Carolina $106,504 Missouri $106,481 Florida $106,044 Montana $105,809 Nebraska $105,585

Kentucky $105,461 South Carolina $105,013 Tennessee $104,733 Idaho $104,621 New Mexico $103,803 Oklahoma $103,623 Alabama $102,962 South Dakota $101,852

Arkansas $101,247 West Virginia $100,922 Mississippi $99,947

Top Paying Cities for Operating Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $117,464
Little Creek: $116,377
Magnolia: $116,859

Lincoln, DE $117,464 Little Creek, DE $116,377 Magnolia, DE $116,859 Milford, DE $117,464 Marydel, DE $115,940 Millsboro, DE $117,464 Millville, DE $118,249 Milton, DE $117,464

Nassau, DE $117,464 Ocean View, DE $118,249 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,249 Seaford, DE $116,231 Selbyville, DE $118,249 Smyrna, DE $115,806 Viola, DE $116,859 Woodside, DE $116,523

Bear, DE $114,954 Newark, DE $114,999 Claymont, DE $115,088 Delaware City, DE $114,999 Hockessin, DE $115,088 Kirkwood, DE $114,999 Middletown, DE $115,570 Montchanin, DE $115,088

New Castle, DE $115,088 Odessa, DE $115,727 Port Penn, DE $114,685 Rockland, DE $115,088 Saint Georges, DE $114,999 Townsend, DE $115,559 Winterthur, DE $115,088 Lewes, DE $117,464

Wilmington, DE $115,088 Dover, DE $116,321 Dover Afb, DE $116,590 Bethany Beach, DE $118,249 Bethel, DE $116,231 Bridgeville, DE $117,464 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,444 Cheswold, DE $116,052

Clayton, DE $115,761 Dagsboro, DE $118,249 Delmar, DE $116,231 Ellendale, DE $117,464 Felton, DE $117,464 Fenwick Island, DE $118,249 Frankford, DE $118,249 Frederica, DE $117,464

Georgetown, DE $117,464 Greenwood, DE $117,464 Harbeson, DE $117,464 Harrington, DE $117,464 Hartly, DE $115,705 Houston, DE $117,464 Kenton, DE $115,761 Laurel, DE $116,231

Yorklyn, DE $115,088

Operating Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operating Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$103,309

Average $113,755/year

$123,996

$8,609

Average $9,480/month

$10,333

$1,987

Average $2,188/week

$2,385

$50

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,996	$10,333	$2,385	$60
Average	$113,755	$9,480	$2,188	$55
25th Percentile	$103,309	$8,609	$1,987	$50

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