Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Georgia earn a median salary of $43,223 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.4% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 15,640 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $35,490 to $48,240 depending on location.

$43,223 Avg median salary in Georgia
$48,240 Highest paying metro
$35,490 Lowest paying metro
15,640 Employed in Georgia

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      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Atlanta, GA $48,240 $43,190 $57,880 8,070
      Hinesville, GA $47,320 $42,100 $59,620 70
      Augusta, GA-SC $46,980 $39,410 $56,030 830
      Savannah, GA $46,980 $40,280 $56,800 760
      Warner Robins, GA $46,950 $39,330 $56,020 220
      Brunswick, GA $46,600 $38,110 $61,500 170
      Gainesville, GA $44,670 $38,980 $50,710 270
      Columbus, GA-AL $44,670 $37,930 $46,720 490
      Macon, GA $44,150 $36,660 $50,740 340
      Dalton, GA $43,870 $38,120 $47,610 140
      Athens, GA $42,440 $37,880 $48,750 220
      North Georgia $42,130 $36,970 $48,250 830
      Albany, GA $41,570 $37,330 $45,630 270
      Middle Georgia $40,230 $34,600 $47,270 710
      East Georgia $39,300 $33,660 $47,270 750
      Valdosta, GA $38,310 $37,600 $46,180 200
      South Georgia $38,120 $33,200 $45,380 1,150
      Rome, GA $35,490 $31,770 $44,000 150

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