Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $41,190 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $70,620
Employed locally 180
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $49,270
    90th
    $70,620

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $50,300
    Williamsport, PA $49,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,780
    Jackson, MS $46,000

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,090
    Electricians$47,330
    Carpenters$45,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 29.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.