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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $54,320 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $69,840
Employed locally 1,210
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $69,840

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,420
    Electricians $59,230
    Carpenters $50,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Beaumont, TX is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Beaumont, TX is 7.5% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.