Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $46,600 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $65,210
Employed locally 170
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $38,110
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $65,210

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 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
    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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,770
    Electricians $49,670
    Carpenters $52,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,860
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Brunswick, GA is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Brunswick, GA is 20.6% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,110.