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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$73,260

Mean: $77,340

~$57,143 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$35.22

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,367
State Income Tax-$0
Social Security-$4,542
Medicare-$1,062
Effective Tax Rate15.0%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,191

Annual Take-Home

$62,288

Monthly Budget in Reno

Housing / Rent$1,35026%
Food & Groceries$4008%
Transportation$3507%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2505%
Remaining / Savings$2,66151%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$73,260(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$62,560

Median

$73,260

75th %

$81,310

Median is in the 57th percentile of the typical range

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About Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries in Reno, NV

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Reno, NV is $73,260. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $62,560 (25th percentile) to $81,310 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $35.22 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Reno?

The median salary is $73,260 per year. The mean (average) salary is $77,340.

How much does a operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Reno?

The estimated hourly rate is $35.22 per hour.

What is the salary range for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators in Reno?

Salaries typically range from $62,560 (25th percentile) to $81,310 (75th percentile).