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Operating Engineer salaries in Columbus, OH

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Operating Engineer roles in Columbus, OH, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Operating Engineer postings in Columbus, OH

  1. Lead Operating EngineerJLL · Columbus, OH · $40.15–$45.00/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Operating EngineerJLL · Columbus, OH · $32.00–$36.75/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Lead Operating EngineerJLL · Columbus, OH · $40.15–$45.00/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Operating EngineerAmbev Tech · Columbus, OH · $41.19/hr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  5. Senior Operating EngineerJLL · Columbus, OH · $36.06–$40.85/hr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
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Operating Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$81.4K median, $69.3K–$88.6K typical, 233 postingsUnited States: middle half $69.3K–$88.6K, median $81.4K
  2. Washington$88K median, $88K–$88K typical, 33 postingsWashington: middle half $88K–$88K, median $88K
  3. California$42.09/hr ($87.6K/yr) median, $32.79–$46.25/hr typical, 25 postingsCalifornia: middle half $32.79–$46.25/hr, median $42.09/hr ($87.6K/yr)
  4. Ohio$40.87/hr ($85K/yr) median, $38.46–$42.58/hr typical, 23 postingsOhio: middle half $38.46–$42.58/hr, median $40.87/hr ($85K/yr)
  5. Massachusetts$85K median, $85K–$85K typical, 16 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $85K–$85K, median $85K
  6. Colorado$70.9K median, $70.9K–$70.9K typical, 15 postingsColorado: middle half $70.9K–$70.9K, median $70.9K
  7. New York$37.02/hr ($77K/yr) median, $29.98–$49.04/hr typical, 12 postingsNew York: middle half $29.98–$49.04/hr, median $37.02/hr ($77K/yr)
  8. Boulder, CO$70.9K median, $70.9K–$70.9K typical, 11 postingsBoulder, CO: middle half $70.9K–$70.9K, median $70.9K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Operating Engineer make in Columbus, OH?

The median posted base pay for Operating Engineer jobs in Columbus, OH is $40.87/hr ($85K/yr), from 20 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Operating Engineer pay range in Columbus, OH?

The middle half of postings list $40.87–$42.58/hr. The top 10% list $88.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $71.5K or less.

How does Columbus, OH pay compare with all Operating Engineer jobs?

The median here is $40.87/hr ($85K/yr), against $83.2K across all 239 postings for the role.

How many Operating Engineer jobs in Columbus, OH list pay?

20 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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