Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $48,500 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $63,590
Employed locally 250
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $55,640
    90th
    $63,590

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830
    Vallejo, CA $91,590
    California $89,120
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $84,130
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,290

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,770
    Electricians$61,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,110
    Carpenters$50,360
    Helpers--Electricians$38,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Decatur, AL is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Decatur, AL is 17.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.