SOC 47-2073 · New Jersey

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Jersey

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in New Jersey earn the most in Vineland (average $87,460 a year) and the least in Trenton ($82,660), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operating engineers and other construction equipment operators average at $93,270 and the median at $89,660 for 5,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,290.

$87Khighest: Vineland
$83Klowest: Trenton
770jobs in these metros
3metro areas
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators average salary by city in New Jersey

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Vineland$87,460$76,740$58,740$66,97796
Atlantic City$85,980$76,240$61,280$66,03099
Trenton$82,660$69,800$62,140$63,906103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in other states

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary by city and state

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