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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
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Median pay, Greater Boston$76,940$111,490Higher
Hourly median$36.99/hr$53.60/hr
Middle half of workers earn$62,620 – $114,410$94,370 – $126,620
Jobs in Greater Boston6,370Higher1,550
Massachusetts change 2024–34+6.3%+13.3%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year930Higher240
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure18Lower10LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston00

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