Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $39,980 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $30,290
90th percentile $55,440
Employed locally 190
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,290
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $39,980
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $55,440

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Vallejo, CA $91,590
    California $89,120
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $84,130
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,290

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $30,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,440
    Electricians $52,190
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,340
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,480
    Carpenters $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Anniston, AL is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Anniston, AL is 31.9% below 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,290 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.