Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $46,730 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $57,310
Employed locally 230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $42,320
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $57,310

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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 Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,760
    Electricians$51,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,290
    Carpenters$47,120
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Johnson City, TN is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Johnson City, TN is 20.4% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,320.