Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $48,480 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $61,260
Employed locally 300
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $42,790
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $56,890
    90th
    $61,260

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 40% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,260
    Carpenters $47,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,760
    Electricians $47,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.20 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 17.4% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,790.