DOL Median (Colorado)
$43,701
vs National
+9.9%
National: $39,749BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,423
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,701
+9.9% 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 Colorado earns $43,701 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% above the national average of $39,749. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,423 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS, INCORPORATED | $43,701 | 1 |
| Nardi Masonry Construction LLC | N/A | 1 |
| GH Daniels Associates, Inc | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make in Colorado?
The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Colorado is $43,701 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
A Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Colorado earns 9.9% more than the national median of $39,749, or $41,423 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.