Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $49,500 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $71,280
Employed locally 470
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $42,740
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $71,280

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,740
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $79,780
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,660
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,680
    Construction Laborers $38,200
    Electricians $57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Houma, LA is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Houma, LA is 15.7% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,740.