Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $46,980 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 830
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $46,980
    75th
    $56,030
    90th
    $61,410

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Sheboygan, WI $65,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,380
    Michigan $62,550
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,500

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Electricians $59,930
    Carpenters $59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230
    Helpers--Electricians $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 20% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.