Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,660 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 1,090
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $60,550

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,430
    Electricians$50,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,560
    Carpenters$44,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.40 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 20.5% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.