Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,300 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 750
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $57,520

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,080
    Electricians$58,140
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,330
    Carpenters$47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in East Georgia is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in East Georgia is 33.1% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.