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

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

Median annual salary $53,450 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $40,620
90th percentile $75,160
Employed locally 1,250
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,620
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $53,450
    75th
    $61,090
    90th
    $75,160

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,080

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,530
    Construction Laborers $40,820
    Electricians $59,380
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $64,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Midland, TX is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Midland, TX is 9% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,620 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.