Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operatorss earn a median salary of $58,710/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $19,980. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$58,710
$78,690
Hourly rate
$28.23/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$40,080
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$100,690
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
469,270
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades