Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $42,290 -28% vs national
Median hourly $20.33
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 300
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $38,630
    50th (median)
    $42,290
    75th
    $46,200
    90th
    $51,290

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 32% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,320
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,250
    Electricians $45,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $36,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640
    Carpenters $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Laredo, TX is $20.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Laredo, TX is 28% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,630.