Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eagle Pass, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eagle Pass, TX

Median annual salary $43,260 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $24,910
90th percentile $70,050
Employed locally 50
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,910
    25th
    $33,130
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $53,540
    90th
    $70,050

    Eagle Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,270 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 16% 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 Eagle Pass, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $30,250
    Electricians $45,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $53,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eagle Pass, TX is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Eagle Pass, TX is 26.3% 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 Eagle Pass?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,910 per year in Eagle Pass, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,130.