Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Mississippi earn a median salary of $45,871 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.9% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 3,640 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $40,890 to $54,900 depending on location.
$45,871
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$54,900
Highest paying metro
$40,890
Lowest paying metro
3,640
Employed in Mississippi
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi | $54,900 | $41,600 | $61,880 | 500 |
| Gulfport, MS | $50,300 | $40,600 | $63,020 | 510 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,000 | $37,730 | $51,490 | 840 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $45,980 | $38,440 | $59,360 | 670 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $41,840 | $37,590 | $50,580 | 610 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $41,190 | $34,560 | $49,270 | 180 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $40,890 | $33,910 | $47,080 | 330 |