Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $50,150 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $39,940
90th percentile $71,520
Employed locally 890
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,940
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $50,150
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $71,520

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,320
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,080

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Electricians $50,810
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Odessa, TX is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Odessa, TX is 14.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,940 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.