Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $47,470 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $61,080
Employed locally 270
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $50,660
    90th
    $61,080

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 81% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 19% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,780
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,640
    Knoxville, TN $48,800
    Cleveland, TN $48,100
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,950
    Clarksville, TN-KY $47,710

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    Electricians $56,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,290
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,540
    Carpenters $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Jackson, TN is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Jackson, TN is 19.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.