Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $47,040 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $63,660
Employed locally 450
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $56,860
    90th
    $63,660

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,490
    Electricians $49,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,110
    Carpenters $46,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in College Station, TX is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in College Station, TX is 19.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.