Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $49,310 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $65,330
Employed locally 1,160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $65,330

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,330
    Electricians $55,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260
    Carpenters $47,850
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 16% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.