Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $53,140 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $84,010
Employed locally 120
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $84,010

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 14% 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
    Columbus, OH $75,000
    Cleveland, OH $66,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,140
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $62,410
    Ohio $62,410
    Akron, OH $61,560

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $66,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,220
    Construction Laborers $48,120
    Carpenters $48,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,810
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $70,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Lima, OH is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Lima, OH is 9.5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.