Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,030 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.69
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $56,120
Employed locally 730
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $43,030
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $56,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280
    Electricians $47,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700
    Carpenters $42,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northeast Alabama is $20.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Alabama is 26.7% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.