Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,340 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $59,710
Employed locally 350
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $59,710

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,770
    Electricians $54,870
    Carpenters $43,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $32,670
    Extraction Workers, All Other $38,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Central Louisiana is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Central Louisiana is 22.8% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.