Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $47,550 -19% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $58,490
Employed locally 720
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $58,490

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,770
    Electricians $54,470
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Northwest Oklahoma is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 19% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.