Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $45,230 -23% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 800
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $38,690
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $60,440

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    Flint, MI $62,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,080
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $49,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,030
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,920

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,340
    Electricians $49,150
    Carpenters $46,340
    Roofers $43,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Deltona, FL is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Deltona, FL is 23% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,690.