Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $47,720 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $64,290
Employed locally 2,220
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $43,490
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $56,540
    90th
    $64,290

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 32% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $71,690
    Kokomo, IN $65,460
    Tulsa, OK $49,210
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,550
    Oklahoma $47,190
    Enid, OK $47,020

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,640
    Electricians$60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,840
    Sheet Metal Workers$64,420
    Carpenters$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Oklahoma City, OK is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 18.7% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,490.