Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $43,820 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $32,410
90th percentile $55,570
Employed locally 360
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,410
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $50,860
    90th
    $55,570

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $44,670
    Construction Laborers $33,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,820
    Carpenters $42,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Alabama is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Alabama is 25.4% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,410 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.