Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $47,850 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $60,810
Employed locally 1,160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $40,940
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $53,840
    90th
    $60,810

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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
    Flint, MI $62,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,840
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,080
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $49,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $49,030
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,920

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,520
    Carpenters$48,440
    Roofers$47,680
    Electricians$50,680
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in North Port, FL is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in North Port, FL is 18.5% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,940.