Operating Engineer
Code: 47-2073.00
Also known as: Back Hoe Operator, Engineering Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator (EO), Forklift Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Hot Mix Asphalt Operator, Machine Operator, Motor Grader Operator, Operating Engineer, Track Hoe Operator
Description: Construction sites use Operating Engineers to manage several types of heavy-powered construction equipment, such as bulldozers, pumps compressors, scrapers, shovels, derricks, tractors or front-end loaders. Typically, these Engineers have a high school degree and complete an apprenticeship over 3 years.
Typical wages
10% | $32,980 |
25% | $39,150 |
Median | $49,770 |
75% | $65,640 |
90% | $87,220 |
10% | $15.85 |
25% | $18.82 |
Median | $23.93 |
75% | $31.56 |
90% | $41.93 |
Projected employment
Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
418,000 |
Projected Employment (2029 year) |
434,900 |
Percent Change | +0 % |
Projected Annual Job Openings | 43,900 |