Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $47,730 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $61,000
Employed locally 1,050
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $41,780
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $53,520
    90th
    $61,000

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    Wisconsin $72,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,450
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $68,560
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,580
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,260

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,950
    Electricians $61,480
    Carpenters $47,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Greenville, SC is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Greenville, SC is 18.7% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,780.