Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator Salary in the Industry of Landscaping Services

The salary statistics and trend of operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in the industry of landscaping services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare operating engineer and other construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$29,420
25th Percentile Wage
$35,480
50th Percentile Wage
$51,330
75th Percentile Wage
$59,390
90th Percentile Wage
$66,400

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in the industry of landscaping services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) operating engineers and other construction equipment operators is $66,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent operating engineers and other construction equipment operators is $29,420.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in the industry of Landscaping Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$51,330
26.07% 27.14%
2016
$37,950
3.35% -
2015
$36,680
1.06% -
2014
$36,290
-8.49% -
2013
$39,370
5.00% -
2012
$37,400
- -

Table 3. Compare Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector

The average salaries of operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in twelve industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Facilities Support Services
$53,760
Landscaping Services
$51,330
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
$49,840
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
$49,160
Office Administrative Services
$45,980
Other Support Services
$45,700
Waste Management and Remediation Services
$45,010
Waste Treatment and Disposal
$44,240
Administrative and Support Services
$42,850
Waste Collection
$41,070
Employment Services
$37,800
Temporary Help Services
$36,800

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