Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $61,560 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $45,060
90th percentile $94,380
Employed locally 900
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,060
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $84,710
    90th
    $94,380

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $75,000
    Cleveland, OH $66,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,140
    Ohio $62,410
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $62,410
    Toledo, OH $61,440

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Akron, OH is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.36 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Akron, OH is 4.9% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,060 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.