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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $39,560 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $53,460
Employed locally 400
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $46,960
    90th
    $53,460

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,680
    Electricians $44,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $56,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,260
    Carpenters $36,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $32,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Brownsville, TX is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Brownsville, TX is 32.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.