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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $46,780 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 310
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $60,730

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Gainesville, FL is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Gainesville, FL is 20.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.