Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $50,740 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $40,590
90th percentile $69,020
Employed locally 4,770
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,590
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $50,740
    75th
    $59,420
    90th
    $69,020

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 48% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,320
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,080

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Austin, TX is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Austin, TX is 13.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,590 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.