Salary
IUOE Pay Scale by State 2026
Annual Salary
$40,000
$45,000
$50,000
$55,000
$60,000
State | Annual Salary↓ | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | New Jersey | $58,438 | $28.10 |
 | Tennessee | $58,416 | $28.08 |
 | Hawaii | $57,350 | $27.57 |
 | Nevada | $56,771 | $27.29 |
 | Massachusetts | $56,725 | $27.27 |
 | Minnesota | $55,863 | $26.86 |
 | Connecticut | $55,656 | $26.76 |
 | Washington | $54,565 | $26.23 |
 | Rhode Island | $54,392 | $26.15 |
 | New York | $54,308 | $26.11 |
 | Oregon | $54,303 | $26.11 |
 | Alaska | $54,067 | $25.99 |
 | Wisconsin | $53,641 | $25.79 |
 | North Dakota | $53,017 | $25.49 |
 | Ohio | $52,898 | $25.43 |
 | Maryland | $51,710 | $24.86 |
 | Utah | $51,654 | $24.83 |
 | Iowa | $51,542 | $24.78 |
 | New Mexico | $50,856 | $24.45 |
 | South Dakota | $50,842 | $24.44 |
 | Virginia | $50,343 | $24.20 |
 | Idaho | $50,264 | $24.17 |
 | New Hampshire | $50,258 | $24.16 |
 | California | $49,451 | $23.77 |
 | Vermont | $49,309 | $23.71 |
 | Colorado | $49,224 | $23.67 |
 | Kentucky | $49,154 | $23.63 |
 | Delaware | $48,758 | $23.44 |
 | Nebraska | $48,597 | $23.36 |
 | Kansas | $48,322 | $23.23 |
 | South Carolina | $48,107 | $23.13 |
 | Arizona | $48,085 | $23.12 |
 | Wyoming | $47,648 | $22.91 |
 | Mississippi | $47,419 | $22.80 |
 | Maine | $46,980 | $22.59 |
 | Arkansas | $46,668 | $22.44 |
 | Oklahoma | $46,437 | $22.33 |
 | Indiana | $46,429 | $22.32 |
 | Illinois | $46,017 | $22.12 |
 | Montana | $45,921 | $22.08 |
 | Michigan | $45,887 | $22.06 |
 | West Virginia | $45,779 | $22.01 |
 | Missouri | $45,344 | $21.80 |
 | Louisiana | $44,725 | $21.50 |
 | Pennsylvania | $44,692 | $21.49 |
 | Texas | $44,574 | $21.43 |
 | Alabama | $41,885 | $20.14 |
 | North Carolina | $40,310 | $19.38 |
 | Florida | $39,453 | $18.97 |
 | Georgia | $38,535 | $18.53 |
- Data are parsed during each designated year, but the specific day and month of the data pull may vary from year to year.
- Data uavailable for the following states: Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, North Dakota, Vermont.
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) pay scale varies significantly across different states in the United States. The pay scale reflects factors such as the cost of living, demand for skilled labor, and prevailing wage rates in each state. Among the states with the highest IUOE salaries are New Jersey, Tennessee, and Hawaii, where operating engineers can earn between $58,000 to $57,000 annually, with hourly rates ranging from $28.10 to $27.57.
The variations in IUOE pay scales can be attributed to several factors, including historical wage agreements, industry demand, and local economic conditions. States with thriving construction and infrastructure projects often offer higher salaries to attract skilled workers. Additionally, regions with higher living costs tend to have higher wages to maintain a decent standard of living for workers.
The IUOE has a long history of advocating for fair wages and safe working conditions for operating engineers across the country. Through collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations, the union works to ensure that its members receive competitive compensation for their skills and expertise. Despite differences in pay scales among states, the IUOE remains committed to representing the interests of its members and promoting the welfare of workers in the operating engineering industry.
