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

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

Median annual salary $40,080 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $60,820
Employed locally 330
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $40,080
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $60,820

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,250
    Electricians $46,960
    Carpenters $39,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,840
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Dothan, AL is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 31.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.