DOL Median (California)
$79,830
vs National
+100.8%
National: $39,749BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,639
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,830
+100.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,749
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in California earns $79,830 in nominal terms, which is 100.8% above the national average of $39,749. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,639 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Clearway Energy Group | $108,700 | 1 |
| All Cities Engineering Inc. | $50,960 | 1 |
| SANDMAN INC. DBA STAR CONCRETE | N/A | 2 |
| Mammoth Mountain Ski Area LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in California?
The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in California is $79,830 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in California earns 100.8% more than the national median of $39,749, or $57,639 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.